Prison inmate critical

An inmate at the Corradino Correctional Facility is in a critical condition after being found unconscious sitting on his cell bed by officers on duty yesterday at 7 a.m. The officers took immediate action to revive 27-year-old Marlon Camilleri, 27, to...

An inmate at the Corradino Correctional Facility is in a critical condition after being found unconscious sitting on his cell bed by officers on duty yesterday at 7 a.m.

The officers took immediate action to revive 27-year-old Marlon Camilleri, 27, to no avail. A nurse at the prison was called along with a doctor from Paola health centre and he was rushed to Mater Dei Ħospital by ambulance where he remained in intensive care yesterday.

Mr Camilleri entered prison last Saturday on charges of aggravated theft.

A magisterial inquiry is underway.

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