Murder investigation after prisoner dies at HMP Low Moss

Published 9th Jan 2020
Last updated 9th Jan 2020

A murder investigation has been launched after a prisoner was found dead at HMP Low Moss in East Dunbartonshire.

Darren Brownlie was found in his cell on January 6.

His death is being treated as suspicious.

Four men arrested on suspicion of assault have since been released.

A spokesperson said: "Police Scotland was made aware of the death of a 47-year-old man within HMP Low Moss in Glasgow on Monday, 6 January, 2020.

"Following a post mortem examination, the death is being treated as suspicious and a murder inquiry has been launched.

"A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."

A Scottish Prison Service spokeswoman confirmed an incident took place at Low Moss on Monday but said no further comment could be made on a live police investigation.

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