The family of a builder who died of injuries following his arrest in a car park is suing a state, accusing police of breaching their duty of care.

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Luke Briggs, 35, was arrested in a convenience store car park at Hoppers Crossing, in Melbourne's southwest, in July 2024.

He allegedly became unresponsive during the arrest and the officers performed CPR before calling for medical assistance.

Mr Briggs died in a Melbourne hospital intensive care unit on July 23, eight days after the arrest, surrounded by his family.

Photos at the time showed bruis

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