Murder investigation launched after death of inmate in Shropshire
Officers attended HMP Stoke Heath yesterday
Police in Shropshire have launched a murder investigation, after an inmate was found dead at HMP Stoke Heath yesterday morning (1 July).
The force were called to the prison at around 7:40am, to reports that a man in his 40s was found deceased within his cell.
Officers attended and a 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder.
Superintendent Carl Moore said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the man who has lost his life.
“An investigation has begun to establish the full circumstances of his death.
“I can confirm that the man arrested on suspicion of murder is also an inmate and he remains in custody”.