Remand prisoner died at Invercargill Prison
A man has died while on remand at Invercargill Prison.
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RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly
A man has died while on remand at Invercargill Prison.
Corrections confirmed the man died on 27 May, despite staff making every effort to save him.
In a statement, Invercargill Prison general manager Daryl Tamati said there was no indication that his death was suspicious, but it was being investigated.
"All deaths in prison are subject to an internal incident review, investigation by the independent Corrections Inspectorate and are also referred to the Coroner," he said.
"Our thoughts are with those impacted."
Tamati said other prisoners in the unit were being supported.
The police were advised of the death and informed the man's next of kin.
Corrections declined to be interviewed, or to provide any more information about the death while the cause has not been determined by the Coroner.
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