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15/02/2013
Convicts Arrested Over Child Murderer Death In Prison
Two inmates have been arrested following the death in prison of a man jailed for the torture and murder of his partner's two-year-old daughter.
In February 2009 Subhan Anwar was sentenced to a minimum 23-years after he was convicted of murdering Sanam Navsarka, of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.
Anwar died on Thursday night at Long Lartin Prison in Worcestershire, the Ministry of Justice said.
Two inmates have since been arrested on suspicion of murder.
It is understood Anwar was held hostage in a cell before he was killed.
The Ministry of Defence and West Midlands Police are working closely together to establish the circumstances around the Anwar’s death.
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In February 2009 Subhan Anwar was sentenced to a minimum 23-years after he was convicted of murdering Sanam Navsarka, of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.
Anwar died on Thursday night at Long Lartin Prison in Worcestershire, the Ministry of Justice said.
Two inmates have since been arrested on suspicion of murder.
It is understood Anwar was held hostage in a cell before he was killed.
The Ministry of Defence and West Midlands Police are working closely together to establish the circumstances around the Anwar’s death.
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