The Northern Ireland Prison Service has confirmed the death of a prisoner in Maghaberry Prison this evening (Tuesday 15 November).
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The next of kin have been informed and the Prison Service has expressed their sympathy to the family.
The PSNI, Coroner and Prisoner Ombudsman will conduct a full investigation into the death.
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