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Prisoner dies after altercation with patient in psychiatric ward at Brisbane's Princess Alexandra Hospital
A prisoner has died two days after an altercation with another mental health patient at the Princess Alexandra Hospital's psychiatric ward, in Brisbane's south.
The ABC understands the incident is being treated as a death in custody and a report is being prepared for the coroner.
Police have confirmed officers from the Corrective Services Investigation Unit are probing the "sudden death" of a man on May 4 after officers were notified at about 11.20am that day.
Investigations are delving into whether the 39-year-old man died due to being struck by another patient or a medical incident.
A Metro South Health spokesperson said it would be "inappropriate" to provide specific details about the incident at this time, given an investigation by the coroner.
"We extend our deepest sympathies to the patient's family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time," the spokesperson said.
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli said he had spoken to Queensland Health Minister Tim Nicholls about the incident.
"What will happen now is a full and thorough investigation," he said.
