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SA Police criticised for leaving Aboriginal man's body uncovered for hours in front of family

The body of a man who died shortly after police arrested him was left uncovered in front of his family for nearly four hours – or "far too long" – South Australia's deputy coroner has found.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that the following article contains the name of a person who has died. Permission has been granted by the family to use the man's surname.

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