At about 0845h. today, the police say that Zaharadeen Razan, 28 years, of Cornelia Ida, WCD, who was in Police custody at Parika Police Station, was found alive and lying on the floor of the lock-ups during a visit to the lock-ups by the police.
Following questioning of other prisoners in the lock-ups, Razan was taken for medical treatment at the Leonora Cottage Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Investigations are being conducted by the Police Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR).
The police say that Razan was arrested and taken into custody at about 2110h. last night following a report of damage to property that was made against him.
This is the latest in a number of cases the police have faced question about over the beating of prisoners in custody.
