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17/05/2017
Man Being Held On Remand Dies In Maghaberry Jail
A man being held on remand at Maghaberry Prison has died, according to the Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS).
His body was found at the prison near Lisburn on Wednesday morning, 17 May.
His next of kin have been informed and investigations have been launched.
Head of the Prison Service, Ronnie Armour said: "I would like to extend my sympathy and that of the Northern Ireland Prison Service to the family of the man who has died in Maghaberry this morning. My thoughts are with them at this difficult time."
(CD)
His body was found at the prison near Lisburn on Wednesday morning, 17 May.
His next of kin have been informed and investigations have been launched.
Head of the Prison Service, Ronnie Armour said: "I would like to extend my sympathy and that of the Northern Ireland Prison Service to the family of the man who has died in Maghaberry this morning. My thoughts are with them at this difficult time."
(CD)
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