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Murder arrest after death of Cardiff Prison inmate

A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, after the death of Cardiff Prison inmate Darren Thomas.

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Prison Service: Darren Thomas found dead in cell

A spokesperson for the Prison Service has confirmed that 45-year-old Darren Thomas was found by staff in his cell at Cardiff Prison in the early hours of yesterday morning.

HMP Cardiff prisoner Darren Thomas (Date of birth: 13/08/68) was found by staff in his cell at around 3:25am on Thursday 6 March.

An ambulance attended and he was pronounced dead at 4am.

This is now a matter for the police.

– Prison Service spokesperson

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Police investigating 'suspicious' death at Cardiff Prison

South Wales Police says the death of a 45-year-old inmate at Cardiff Prison yesterday is being treated as 'suspicious.'

A 22-year-old man has been arrested and is in custody.

South Wales Police is investigating the suspicious death of a 45-year-old inmate at HMP Cardiff during the early hours of Thursday, March 6.

A 22-year-old man has been arrested and is in custody at Cardiff Bay Police Station.

The HM Coroner has been informed and an investigation is continuing.

– South Wales Police statement
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