31/08/2018

Man Dies In Maghaberry Prison

A 22-year-old man has died while in custody at Maghaberry Prison, the Northern Ireland Prison Service has reported.

The Department of Justice has confirmed that the man died in custody on the morning of Thursday, 30 August. The man's next of kin have been informed.

The PSNI, Coroner and Prisoner Ombudsman have been informed about the death.

Director General of the Northern Ireland Prison Service, Ronnie Armour, said: "On behalf of the Northern Ireland Prison Service, I would like to extend my sympathy to the family of the prisoner. My thoughts are with them at this difficult time."

(MH/CM)

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