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23/02/2016
Investigations Launch After On Remand Prisoner Dies
An investigation has been launched after a prisoner who was on remand at Maghaberry Prison in Co Antrim died after being admitted to hospital.
The 24-year-old man died on Monday, 22 February, after being taken from prison to hospital on Thursday, 11 February.
The coroner, police and Prisoner Ombudsman have all launched investigations into the death.
Prison Service Director General Sue McAllister said: "I extend my sympathy and that of the Northern Ireland Prison Service to the family of the prisoner who has sadly died. This is a tragedy and my thoughts are with them at this difficult time."
(CD)
The 24-year-old man died on Monday, 22 February, after being taken from prison to hospital on Thursday, 11 February.
The coroner, police and Prisoner Ombudsman have all launched investigations into the death.
Prison Service Director General Sue McAllister said: "I extend my sympathy and that of the Northern Ireland Prison Service to the family of the prisoner who has sadly died. This is a tragedy and my thoughts are with them at this difficult time."
(CD)
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