Murder investigation at Cheshire jail after prisoner killed

Risley Prison. Credit: Press Association.

A murder investigation is taking place at HMP Risley in Cheshire following the death of an prisoner.

It is believed the inmate, named as 33-year-old Stephen O’Donnell, was stabbed on Tuesday evening.

Cheshire Police said he was taken to Warrington General Hospital, where he died.

A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder.

A spokesperson for Cheshire Police said: "At 7.41pm on Tuesday 22 January police were called to reports of an assault at HMP Risley in Warrington.