AN INVESTIGATION has been launched into the death of a man in police custody on the Gold Coast.

The man died while in police custody at Robina yesterday afternoon after struggling with officers.

Queensland Police said they understood the 65-year-old died as officers attempted to take him into custody in relation to a domestic disturbance at 4.30pm on Sunday.

When the man stopped breathing police commenced CPR and called for an ambulance but attempts to revive the man were unsuccessful.



The Ethical Standards Command is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the man’s death at a Leopardwood Circuit residence.

The State Coroner has been advised and the Crime and Corruption Commission has oversight of the investigation.

The details about the death were released about 24-hours after the man died.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.