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Coroner Probes 2023 Arrest Death of Young Man
15 Jan
Summary
- A coroner's inquest is examining the 2023 death of a 24-year-old man.
- The man died of a heart attack while being restrained by officers.
- He had multiple health and mental health conditions.
An inquest is underway to investigate the death of Josh Van Malssen, who was 24 years old when he died in 2023. Van Malssen passed away from a heart attack while being restrained by Public Transport Authority officers at Perth Underground train station. His family remembers him as a cheerful and happy individual.
Van Malssen was born with a number of complex health challenges. These included Sotos syndrome, which is characterized by excessive growth and distinctive facial features, alongside learning disabilities and developmental delays. His medical history also encompassed intellectual impairment, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, and depression.
Further complicating his health were conditions such as sleep apnoea, asthma, and dilated cardiomyopathy. The ongoing coroner's inquest seeks to meticulously examine the events leading to his death during the arrest, ensuring all circumstances are brought to light.
