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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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