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17/07/2023
Man Charged With Attempted Murder Dies In Custody
A man charged with attempted murder has died in custody.
42-year-old James Carlisle, from the Harbour Road in Kilkeel, was due to appear in court next week.
It is understood his death is not being treated as suspicious.
In a statement the NI Prison Service said: "The Northern Ireland Prison Service can confirm the death in custody yesterday of a 42-year-old man.
"His next of kin has been informed.
"As is standard practice, the PSNI, Coroner and Prisoner Ombudsman have been informed.
"The Prison Service would like to extend its sympathy to the family of the man at this difficult time."
42-year-old James Carlisle, from the Harbour Road in Kilkeel, was due to appear in court next week.
It is understood his death is not being treated as suspicious.
In a statement the NI Prison Service said: "The Northern Ireland Prison Service can confirm the death in custody yesterday of a 42-year-old man.
"His next of kin has been informed.
"As is standard practice, the PSNI, Coroner and Prisoner Ombudsman have been informed.
"The Prison Service would like to extend its sympathy to the family of the man at this difficult time."
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