Source: Radio New Zealand
Christchurch Men’s Prison. Luke McPake / The Wireless
An investigation is underway into the death of an inmate at Christchurch Men’s Prison.
Corrections says staff and paramedics tried to revive the man, who died in the health unit early on Thursday morning.
Other inmates and staff are being provided support.
Corrections says all deaths in prison are subject to an internal incident review, an investigation by the independent Corrections Inspectorate and are also referred to the coroner.
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