By Miriah Davis
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A critical incident has been declared after a 60-year-old man died during an arrest following a domestic violence assault in Sydney’s south west.
Police were called to a home on Bligh Avenue in Lurnea, about 4:05pm on Friday, to find a 58-year-old woman seriously injured.
The man, who police allege to be the woman’s husband, fled and was later arrested at a nearby address on Spica Street in Sadleir.
Acting Assistant Commissioner Trent King said the man was being treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics after taking prohibited drugs.
“The man was handcuffed for a short period of time; there was no force from the information I have at this stage,” he said.
“As his health declined, the handcuffs were removed at the request of ambulance staff so they could continue treatment.”
He was taken to Westmead Hospital for further treatment and died a short time later.
Police said the woman was taken to Liverpool Hospital with serious head injuries.
A weapon was found at the scene, Acting Assistant Commissioner King said.
Police declared a critical incident to be overseen by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission and Professional Standards Command.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
Woman dies in alleged domestic incident in NSW Northern Rivers
In a separate incident, a man has been arrested over the death of a woman in Mullumbimby.
Police were called to a unit on Poinciana Street about 11:55pm on Friday following reports of a domestic incident.
A woman aged in her 20s was found deceased inside, and a 29-year-old man was arrested at the scene.
She is yet to be formally identified.
A crime scene was established, and an investigation has commenced.
