An Indigenous woman has died while being held in custody at the Brisbane watch house.
Police say the 48-year-old woman had been remanded in custody on Monday, after appearing in the Magistrates Court on drug and theft charges.
The woman had been arrested and charged on Sunday.
She had been awaiting a transfer to a correctional facility, but was found dead in her cell this morning.
Police from the Ethical Standards Command are investigating.
In a statement, the Queensland Police Service said cultural support was being provided by Murri Watch, whose representatives visited the watch house this morning.
"While the circumstances of the death are to be determined, the investigation will include consideration of any underlying health conditions," the statement said.
The matter is being overviewed by the state coroner and the Crime and Corruption Commission.
