"Rock College", Mark Derby's new book about Mt Eden Prison, paints a grim picture of New Zealand's oldest penal institution (first published August 2020). A man has died in Mt Eden prison in Auckland from a suspected medical event. The death happened late on Wednesday morning in the remand prison itself, not in the police custody cells, it is understood. READ MORE:* Two prisoners rushed to hospital following assault at Auckland's Mt Eden prison* The remand prison population has reached "unprecedented" levels* Auckland measles outbreak: 29 prisoners remain in isolation at Mt Eden prison after case confirmedDennis Goodin, Mt Eden Corrections Facility prison director, said other men in the unit and staff were being provided support. An investigation by the independent Corrections Inspectorate will also be carried out.”John Selkirk/Stuff The man died on remand in Mt Eden Corrections Faciltity in Auckland.

Source: Stuff October 06, 2021 21:56 UTC