Third Prisoner Dies in Custody After Testing Positive for Covid-19
A 77-year-old inmate has become the third prisoner to die in custody from Covid-19. He is the second to lose his life at HMP Littlehey in Cambridgeshire due to the virus.
Second Covid Death at HMP Littlehey
The elderly prisoner passed away in hospital on Friday, March 27, after testing positive for coronavirus. This marks the second death linked to Covid-19 at the prison.
Earlier Death Sparks Investigation
Earlier that week, 84-year-old Edwin Hillier died on Sunday, March 22 — just 48 hours after being rushed from his cell to hospital.
Ministry of Justice Responds
The Ministry of Justice confirmed that the second death will undergo an independent investigation, following standard procedure for all deaths in custody.
