Auckland City CIB are investigating the sudden death of a remand prisoner in Mt Eden Corrections Facility today. Police were notified by 'phone of the death at 8.41am. Police are in the process of notifying the man's next of kin of his death.
A post-mortem examination is scheduled for tomorrow morning. The Coroner was advised earlier today of the death.
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Issued by Noreen Hegarty/Auckland City District communications manager