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What is police custody?
Police custody means someone is being held by the police, usually after an arrest, while they investigate. The man in this story is in custody, allowing officers to question him and gather evidence related to the Stanwell Hotel stabbing. There are strict rules about how long someone can be held before they must be charged or released.
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