A murder investigation has been launched following the death of an inmate who was stabbed at HMP Dovegate, a prison housing criminals from Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas.
The incident occurred shortly after 9 AM on Saturday, July 13. Police were dispatched to HMP Dovegate near Uttoxeter after receiving reports of an attack on a prisoner. The victim, a 42-year-old man, was taken to the hospital in critical condition but later succumbed to his injuries.
Staffordshire Police have confirmed the arrest of a 46-year-old inmate on suspicion of murder. He has been released on bail as we continue to investigate,” said a police spokesman. Specially-trained officers are continuing to support the man’s family at this difficult time.
HMP Dovegate, a Serco-run jail, is a Category B facility with a population of 1,060 male inmates over the age of 21. A Serco spokesman told StokeonTrentLive, “We can confirm the death of a 42-year-old man at HMP Dovegate. The matter is now being investigated by the police.”
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to gather more information about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
