A 63-year-old man died after an incident involving train guards and Protective Service Officers (PSOs) at Merri railway station in Melbourne's north. The man, described by police as appearing substance-affected and exhibiting erratic behaviour, was taken into custody after another commuter flagged down authorities on the Mernda line.
The man became unresponsive around 9:45 pm Friday. PSOs, responsible for public transport safety, were with him when he exited the train. They commenced CPR and called for an ambulance. Handcuffs were applied due to the man's escalating conduct. He could not be revived.
Homicide detectives are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the death. Initial reports suggest the incident began with a fight outside the station, though details remain fragmented. Police have stated they are investigating the death.
The station is located in Northcote, a suburb in Melbourne's northern region. The incident occurred on a Friday evening.
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