Overview

• The Crown Prosecution Service has charged James Desborough, 39, with the murder of inmate Steven Kempster, 65, following a death at HMP Exeter on 15 September.
• Devon and Cornwall Police said Kempster was found deceased in his cell at around 5:40am on Monday, and his next-of-kin have been informed.
• Desborough remains in custody and is scheduled to appear at Exeter Magistrates’ Court on 18 September.
• CPS senior prosecutor Helen Phillips said there is sufficient evidence and public interest to bring the case to court after close work with police investigators.
• The CPS reminded the public that proceedings are active and warned against reporting or online commentary that could prejudice a fair trial.