Murder investigation launched at HMP Five Wells

A 20-year-old serving prisoner arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on police bail pending further enquiries following the death of a man at His Majesty’s Prison Five Wells in Wellingborough.

The man was arrested following the sudden death of a 49-year-old serving prisoner at about 9.30am yesterday morning (Tuesday, December 10), prompting a murder investigation led by the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) Major Crime team.

A forensic post-mortem examination held at Leicester Royal Infirmary today (Wednesday, December 11), was unable to ascertain a provisional cause of death, and further investigation is required.

Detectives are working closely with the prison and the investigation into the circumstances of his death continues to move at a fast pace. The man has not been named however his next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Johnny Campbell, said: “This is a tragic incident in which a man has sadly lost his life and our thoughts continue to be with his family at this extremely difficult time.”