A magisterial inquiry has been launched following the death of a 58-year-old prisoner this morning.

Joseph Camilleri collapsed to the ground at 7.55 am, the Home Affairs Ministry said in a statement.

The victim was given first aid by the prison nurses, before a doctor showed up 15 minutes later. Mr Camilleri died in hospital shortly afterwards.

Police are now looking into CCTV footage.

 

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