Griffith Police Station. Photo: Oliver Jacques.
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NSW Police has commenced a critical incident investigation after the death of a man in Griffith last week.
On Wednesday afternoon (19 March), officers attached to Murrumbidgee Police District received a report of a concern for welfare in relation to a 41-year-old man.
At about 12:15 am on Thursday (20 March), police attended a home on Griffin Avenue, Griffith, where they located the body of the man.
A crime scene was established and examined by specialist forensic police.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
A critical incident investigation team from Murray River Police District will now investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and the police actions following the initial report.
The investigation will be subject to an independent review by the Professional Standards Command and oversight by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission.
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