Investigation under way after inmate found dead in Northland prison

By RNZ

An investigation is under way after an inmate was found dead at a prison in Northland’s Kaikohe.

In a statement, police said they were notified of a sudden death at Northland Region Corrections Facility on Wednesday morning.

“We were notified of the death at around 8.23am after an inmate has been found deceased,” a spokesperson said.

“An investigation into the circumstances of the death is under way on behalf of the coroner.”

Police said the inmate’s death was currently being treated as unexplained.

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