Indigenous death in custody inquest hears paramedics provided 'sub-optimal' care after arrest Posted 3 updated 2 AprApril 2021 at 11:57am The inquest heard from the deceased man's stepdaughter, Shianne Matheson, and his long-term partner, Regina Matheson, pictured here with his brother, Jason King. ( Share Print text only Cancel A North Queensland inquest has heard an Indigenous man who died in police custody received "sub-optimal" treatment from paramedics. Key points: Queensland Ambulance Service says an Indigenous man who died in custody wasn't properly assessed by paramedics The inquest heard that an ambulance officer instructed a police constable to perform CPR on the man Twelve people gave evidence at the inquest, the findings of which are expected to be handed down later this year