NI prisoner (27) has died in custody, Northern Ireland Prison Service confirms

The prisoner who had been in Magilligan Prison died on Monday morning (4 February) in hospital.

His next of kin have been informed.

A spokesman said: "As with standard procedure, the PSNI, Coroner and Prisoner Ombudsman have launched investigations into the death."

Ronnie Armour, Director General of the Northern Ireland Prison Service said: "On behalf of the Northern Ireland Prison Service, I would like to extend my sympathy to the family of the prisoner. My thoughts are with them at this difficult time."