HMP Bristol prisoner charged with murder after inmate found dead

Daniel Childs was found dead in the prison on Monday.

A man is due to appear in court charged with murdering a prisoner at HMP Bristol.

Michael Harkin is accused of murdering 38-year-old Daniel Childs who was found dead at HMP Bristol on Monday 5 June.

Daniel Childs Credit: Avon and Somerset Police

The 34-year-old has also been charged with wounding with intent in relation to a separate alleged incident on the same day.

He has been remanded in custody ahead of a hearing at Bristol Magistrates Court on Friday 9 June.

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