Prisoner dies in custody

A 57-year-old man has passed away at Maghaberry jail in county Antrim.

Published 28th Sep 2017
Last updated 28th Sep 2017

The prisoner died on Thursday morning.

His family and next of kin have been informed.

The PSNI, Coroner and Prisoner Ombudsman have launched investigations into the death.

Ronnie Armour, Head of the Northern Ireland Prison Service said: "I would like to extend my sympathy and that of the Northern Ireland Prison Service to the family of the prisoner.

"My thoughts are with them at this difficult time."