A man has died after fleeing an attempted arrest by Victoria Police in Lynbrook, Melbourne. Officers attempted to arrest the man inside a shopping center on South Gippsland Highway when he fled on foot. He was later found with life-threatening injuries, believed to be self-inflicted. Despite emergency medical treatment, he died at the scene. Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the incident.
A man has died after he fled an attempted arrest in Lynbrook in Melbourne 's south east, police say.Victoria Police said officers were attempting to arrest the man "when he fled on foot inside a shopping centre on South Gippsland Highway just after 12:30pm".
"The man was located a short time later with life threatening injuries, believed to be self-inflicted," police said. "Emergency services immediately administered CPR, however he was unable to be revived and was declared deceased at the scene. "Homicide Squad detectives will investigate the incident with oversight from Professional Standards Command, as per standard practice when a person dies in police presence."Anyone who witnessed the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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