{"id":395402,"date":"2026-04-24T12:26:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T12:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/395402\/"},"modified":"2026-04-24T12:26:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T12:26:09","slug":"prisoner-dies-in-custody-at-mt-eden-corrections-facility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/395402\/","title":{"rendered":"Prisoner dies in custody at Mt Eden Corrections Facility"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nA police spokesperson says officers were attending a sudden death at the prison.
\nPhoto: RNZ\/Calvin Samuel\n<\/p>\n

Police are at an Auckland prison following the death of a man in custody.<\/p>\n

Mt Eden Corrections Facility general manager Dion Paki said the man died on Friday afternoon, despite efforts by staff to save him.<\/p>\n

He said the man was not in a double-bunked cell.<\/p>\n

“Our thoughts are with the man’s family and those who were close to him during this difficult time.<\/p>\n

“Other men and staff are being provided with support, including access to Chaplains and cultural support where requested.”<\/p>\n

Paki said all deaths in custody were referred to the Coroner for investigation and determination of cause of death.<\/p>\n

He said an investigation by the independent Corrections Inspectorate would also be carried out.<\/p>\n

A police spokesperson said officers were attending a sudden death at the prison.<\/p>\n

Police have notified next of kin.<\/p>\n

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