Three Men Charged with Murder After Prisoner Dies at HMP Fosse Way
Three inmates have been charged with murder following the death of a 31-year-old prisoner at HMP Fosse Way, a Category C prison in Leicester. The victim was found unresponsive in his cell on Tuesday and was pronounced dead at the scene by East Midlands Ambulance Service.
Suspects Remanded Ahead of Court Hearing
Shaan Karim, 38, Thierry Robinson, 21, and Ashirie Smith, 18, face murder charges and have been remanded in custody. They are set to appear at Leicester Magistrates Court this Friday.
Meanwhile, two other men, aged 27 and 28, initially arrested on suspicion of murder, have been released under investigation. A sixth man, aged 35, was also previously released pending further inquiries.
Police Probe Death in New £286m Prison
Leicestershire Police are leading a full investigation into the inmate’s death. Details around what happened remain scarce.
HMP Fosse Way, which opened in June 2023 on the former HMP Glen Parva site, holds around 1,715 prisoners. The prison is run by Serco and emphasises rehabilitation through education, training, and work opportunities.
Serco Confirms Death, Police Continue Inquiries
“We can confirm that a 31-year-old man has died at Fosse Way prison. The matter is now being investigated by Leicestershire Police,” a Serco spokesperson said.
The investigation is ongoing as police gather evidence and question those involved.
