Man dies in police custody after 'walking in traffic' in Melbourne
Homicide Squad detectives will probe the death of a man in police custody in Melbourne's outer south-east overnight.
The 32-year-old man was walking in traffic on High Street, Cranbourne about 11.40pm yesterday when officers patrolling asked him to get off the road for his own safety.
Police said he ignored their requests and became aggressive towards the officers on duty.
A man has died after walking into traffic in Cranbourne yesterday. 9News
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The officers attempted to arrest the man, but he appeared to suffer from a medical condition.
They commenced CPR before paramedics and fire crews arrived to assist.
The man was unable to be revived and died at the scene.
"Detectives from the Homicide Squad will investigate the death, with oversight from Professional Standards Command," a Victoria Police statement read.
"This is standard protocol when a person has died in police custody."
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