A critical incident investigation has been declared after a man had a medical episode following an incident in Gosford.
At about 8.20am on Sunday, April 7, emergency services were called to the railway station in Mann St, Gosford, following reports that a person was intoxicated on the road.
Officers attached to Brisbane Water Police District arrived and handcuffed a 48-year-old man in order for NSW Ambulance paramedics to treat him.
Following the initial medical treatment, the handcuffs were removed and the man then suffered a medical episode.
He was taken to Gosford Hospital in a critical condition.
Police have since been told the man is now in a serious but stable condition.
A critical incident team from Port Stephens – Hunter Police District will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The investigation will be subject to independent review.