Police Ambulance Calls in Winmar's Arrest Questioned

0:00It's April 2nd. Welcome to Sydney News today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. A coronal inquest is digging into the death of 28-year-old Jeffrey Windmar, who passed away at Box Hill Hospital in November 20. 23. Just two days after police tried to arrest him in Melbourne's east. The focus is on why cops requested an ambulance, then canceled it, and requested it again, plus what caused his cardiac arrest, liver lacerations, and overall deterioration while in custody. During the arrest for stealing a car and an aggravated burglary, Windmar jumped off a roof to evade officers, got chased, and was eventually caught. Leading senior constable Paul Sylvie said, Windmar seemed alert and talking at first, so he called off the ambulance and told a senior colleague. Windmar's family paints him as a devoted dad with deep love for his son and everyone around him, always checking in and showing up. He's the nephew of AFL Hall of Famer Nikki Windmar, who inspired his football dreams. They gathered outside court this week, voicing pain over failed

1:03systems that should protect people. Sylvie testified he later heard Windmar say he couldn't breathe and seem drug-affected. When Windmar stopped breathing, Sylvie did CPR until paramedics arrived. He admitted he should have asked colleagues more about Windmar, briefly passing out earlier, saying he'd have kept the ambulance coming, the inquest rolls on, pushing for clear answers on these critical police calls that turned a routine arrest into tragedy.