A 78-year-old man charged with murder following the discovery of a woman’s body in Rugby has died in custody.
A spokesperson for the Prison Service confirmed the death, stating:
“As with all deaths in custody, the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman will investigate.”
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The circumstances surrounding Mr Patel’s death have not been disclosed.
The death of the woman and the subsequent death of Mr Patel are under separate investigations, with Warwickshire Police and the Prison and Probation Ombudsman working to determine the facts.
Further updates will be provided as investigations progress.
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