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Prisoner arrested after fellow inmate dies at Bristol Prison
A prisoner has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a fellow inmate in Bristol.
Avon & Somerset Police have launched an investigation after a man in his 30s was reported dead by staff at HMP Bristol in Horfield at approximately 9.30am on Monday.
A post-mortem has preliminarily found that injuries to his neck have caused his death. His next of kin have been informed.
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Detective inspector Nadine Partridge, senior investigating officer with the major crime investigation team, said: “A 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and a separate wounding with intent offence relating to a second male prisoner, who did not sustain serious injury.
“We can confirm the man we have arrested was also a prisoner at HMP Bristol. He is currently in police custody.”
Anyone with information relating to these incidents is asked to call police on 101 and quote reference number 5223131135.
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