A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a prison inmate was found dead inside his cell at a Shropshire jail. The discovery was made at HMP Stoke Heath near Market Drayton on Tuesday morning.
West Mercia Police said they received a report from the prison that the man, in his 40s, was found dead in his cell at around 7.40am. Officers immediately attended the scene to begin their investigation.
Arrest made in custody
A 26-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident after officers attended the prison. He remains in police custody while the investigation continues.
Superintendent Carl Moore expressed sympathy for the victim's family during this difficult time. He said: "Our thoughts are with the family of the man who has lost his life."
Investigation launched
Police have launched a full investigation to determine exactly what happened in the hours leading up to the death. Moore added: "An investigation has begun to establish the full circumstances of his death."
The incident has prompted a comprehensive police response at the prison facility. Officers are working to piece together the events that led to the inmate's death.
(PA/London) Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
