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Murder Inquiry Underway After Inmate Found Dead at HMP Stoke Heath

Officers are gathering evidence to establish the full circumstances of the cell death after detaining a fellow inmate on suspicion of murder.

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Overview

  • The body of a male prisoner in his 40s was discovered in his cell at HMP Stoke Heath at around 7:40 am on July 1.
  • West Mercia Police have formally opened a murder investigation and deployed detectives to process forensic findings.
  • A 26-year-old inmate was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.
  • Superintendent Carl Moore expressed condolences to the victim’s family as inquiries continue.
  • HMP Stoke Heath is a Category C men’s prison near Market Drayton housing nearly 800 inmates and received the highest safety rating in a January 2023 HM Inspectorate inspection.