Man dies after confrontation with police at Melbourne train station

Police are investigating the death of a 37-year-old man who died shortly after being arrested at a Melbourne train station. The incident occurred Sunday evening at Clayton railway station in the city's southeast.

Authorities were called to the station following reports of a man exhibiting agitated behavior. Upon arrival, officers found the man armed with a knife. He was reportedly pacing the concourse before moving onto the train tracks, prompting the area's closure and suspension of train services.

Officers attempted to negotiate with the man, who police stated advanced towards them with the knife. Non-lethal tactical tools were employed before a Critical Incident Response Team arrived. The man was subsequently taken into custody and became unresponsive soon after. Despite immediate medical care from paramedics, he could not be revived.

The Homicide Squad is now leading the investigation into the death, with oversight from the Professional Standards Command. Train services on the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines remained suspended on Monday morning, with buses replacing trains.