Family gathers for answers after Aboriginal man's death in custody at Cessnock jail

Family of Aboriginal man William Haines at the smoking ceremony outside Tamworth court on the first day of the inquest into his death in custody. Picture by Gareth Gardner

FAMILY and loved ones of Aboriginal man William Haines gathered at Tamworth court on Tuesday morning in their search for answers into his death while in custody.

Family members, including from Tamworth, united with others outside the courthouse for a traditional smoking ceremony before the inquest into his death opened.