Daniel Yock’s death in custody sparked a wildfire of anger. For his family, it remains unfinished business

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November 09, 2020 07:13:41

When Daniel Yock died in custody, it sparked a wildfire of anger that’s still smouldering 27 years on.

It remains one of Australia’s most controversial deaths in custody.

Eighteen-year-old Daniel Yock was arrested, hand-cuffed and placed in the back of a police van after a brief confrontation in the inner Brisbane suburb of West End.

Lying face down on the floor of the van, the apparently fit traditional dancer and amateur boxer lost…