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28/09/2017
Prisoner Dies At Maghaberry
A prisoner has died in custody at Maghaberry jail.
The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) said the 57-year-old man passed away on Thursday morning, 28 September.
His next of kin have been informed and an investigation has been launched.
Ronnie Armour, Head of the Northern Ireland Prison Service, said: "I would like to extend my sympathy and that of the Northern Ireland Prison Service to the family of the prisoner.
"My thoughts are with them at this difficult time."
(CD)
The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) said the 57-year-old man passed away on Thursday morning, 28 September.
His next of kin have been informed and an investigation has been launched.
Ronnie Armour, Head of the Northern Ireland Prison Service, said: "I would like to extend my sympathy and that of the Northern Ireland Prison Service to the family of the prisoner.
"My thoughts are with them at this difficult time."
(CD)
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