Investigation underway after Maghaberry inmate dies

The death is the second inside the facility near Lisburn in two weeks.

The Northern Ireland Prison Service confirmed the latest fatal incident in a statement.

“The next of kin have been informed and the Prison Service has expressed their sympathy to the family,” the statement said.

“The PSNI, Coroner and Prisoner Ombudsman will conduct a full investigation into the death.”

Earlier this month 44-year-old Gerard Mulligan was found dead in the prison. A 30-year-old inmate also died at Maghaberry in August.