The Northern Territory Police Force is continuing to investigate the death of a 24-year-old man in police custody in Alice Springs.
This incident is being investigated by the Major Crime Section, which operates under strict protocols.
The coronial investigation has been paused, while the criminal investigation into the man's death is undertaken to determine whether any criminality was involved.
The coroner has been made aware of the decision and will be provided with regular updates as the criminal investigation progresses.
All evidence collected in relation to the death, including CCTV, cannot be released until the criminal investigation is concluded.
The timeline for this investigation is unknown at this early stage.
The cause of the man's death remains undetermined.
An independent examination of the initial undetermined findings of the autopsy is also being undertaken.
The forensic pathologist is in the process of completing further investigation to ascertain the cause of death.
The NTPF is aware of the public interest in this matter and further updates will be provided through a media release as relevant information becomes available.
*This release was updated at 3:25pm on 4/06/2025.
