WA Police, health service apologise to family of Ms Dhu 10 years after death in custody in South Hedland

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Authorities formally apologise to the family of an Aboriginal woman who died in custody 10 years ago.

Authorities in Western Australia have formally apologised to the family of an Aboriginal woman who died in custody 10 years ago.

Known as Ms Dhu, the 22-year-old was being held in police custody in South Hedland for unpaid fines when she died of an infection on August 4, 2014.In a joint statement issued on Friday, the WA Police and the WA Country Health Service formally apologised for the tragedy. "We are truly sorry for the circumstances of Ms Dhu's death and recognise the significant impact her passing has had on her family and her community," the statement said.Trump lashes out after being found guilty on 34 countsMedicare to be audited for sexism in rebates, starting with ultrasounds and contraception

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