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The
death of 22-year-old Amini while in the custody of Iran's
morality police has ignited more than two weeks of nationwide
protests. Her father has said she suffered bruises to her legs,
and has held the police responsible for her death.
The coroner's report said her death was "not caused by blow to
the head and limbs". It did not say whether she had suffered any
injuries.
Amini was arrested in Tehran on Sept. 13 for "inappropriate
attire", and died three days later while in custody, sparking
demonstrations that represent the biggest challenge to Iran's
clerical leaders in years.
Referring to the day she collapsed in custody, the coroner's
report said she had regained consciousness before falling again
due to what it described as underlying diseases.
"Due to the ineffective cardio-respiratory resuscitation in the
first critical minutes, she suffered severe hypoxia and as a
result brain damage despite recovery from cardiac functioning,"
it said.
"She died due to multiple organ failure caused by cerebral
hypoxia."
The lawyer for Amini's family, Saleh Nikbakht, previously told
the semi-official Etemadonline news website that "respectable
doctors" believe she was hit in custody.
The police have denied she suffered any harm.
The police had previously said she suffered a heart attack after
being taken to a station to be "educated".
Her family deny she had any heart problems.
(Writing by Tom Perry, Editing by William Maclean)
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