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Murder Investigation Launched After HMP Highpoint Assault Victim Dies in Hospital

A man in his 20s is in custody on suspicion of murder, with a Home Office post-mortem scheduled today.

Overview

  • The 28-year-old inmate died at Addenbrooke's Hospital after an attack inside the Stradishall men's prison.
  • He was treated on January 23 and returned to custody, then readmitted on January 27 and later died.
  • Police were called to Addenbrooke's at 11:11am on January 27 following the man's death.
  • The arrested suspect was taken to Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre for questioning.
  • Detectives are working with HMP Highpoint to establish the full circumstances as specialist officers support the family.