Prisoner charged with the murder of HMP Bristol inmate
He's due to appear in court
A 34-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a prisoner at HMP Bristol on Monday.
Michael Harkin, who is an inmate at the prison himself, is due to appear before a court in Bristol today.
Police say 38-year-old Daniel Childs was found dead on Monday.
In a statement, Avon and Somerset Police said: "A man will appear in court following the death of a prisoner at HMP Bristol earlier this week.
"Michael Harkin has been charged with the murder of Daniel Childs, 38, who was found deceased at the prison on Monday 5 June.
"The 34-year-old has also been charged with a section 18 wounding with intent offence relating to a separate alleged incident on the same day.
"He has been remanded in police custody ahead of a hearing at Bristol Magistrates Court today (Friday 9 June)."
Police say a family liaison officer is supporting Daniel Childs' next of kin.