Mt Eden Corrections Facility prisoner dies after ‘incident’: Corrections, police and coroner launch investigations

A prisoner has died at Mt Eden Corrections Facility, sparking multiple investigations. Photo / Michael Craig

Multiple investigations have been launched after the death of a prisoner at Mt Eden Corrections Facility yesterday.

Police are investigating and have notified the man’s next of kin.

Detective Inspector Greg Brand said they were made aware about 4pm yesterday that a man had died “following an incident”.

“Police are currently investigating the circumstances of the death and have positive lines of enquiry to follow,” Brand said.

Dion Paki, Mt Eden Corrections Facility general manager, said Corrections will also carry out a full investigation and “will ensure all evidence is provided to police”.

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“As the prisoner was in a double-bunked cell, the second prisoner who was residing in the cell has been moved to a single cell,” Paki said.

“We would like to express our sincere condolences to everyone impacted at this difficult time.

Photo / Steven McNicholl

“We acknowledge this will be distressing for staff and other prisoners in the unit and we are providing people with support, including access to chaplains and cultural support where requested.”

All deaths in custody are referred to the coroner for investigation and determination of the cause of death.

An investigation by the independent Corrections Inspectorate will also be carried out.