NI: Prisoner dies in custody at Maghaberry Prison
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The Northern Ireland Prison Service has announced the death in custody of a 22-year-old prisoner at Maghaberry Prison.
The prisoner died yesterday morning, Thursday 30 August. His next of kin have been informed.
As with standard procedure, the PSNI, coroner and prisoner ombudsman have been informed.
Ronnie Armour, director general of the Northern Ireland Prison Service, 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.”
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