A man who was set to appear in court next week on charges of attempted murder has died while in prison custody. James Carlisle, 42, from Harbour Road in Kilkeel, was accused of a domestic incident in County Down on 30 June, as described by the police.
The Northern Ireland Prison Service confirmed that a 42-year-old man had passed away in custody on Friday. The circumstances surrounding his death are not being treated as suspicious. The Prison Service, along with the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), the Coroners Service, and the Prisoner Ombudsman, have been notified of the incident.
A spokesperson for the Prison Service expressed condolences to the man’s family during this difficult time. The next of kin have been informed about the tragic news.
Mr Carlisle had appeared via video-link before Newry Magistrates’ Court earlier this month. In addition to the charge of attempted murder, he faced accusations of grievous bodily harm with intent, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, common assault, and two counts of witness intimidation.
As per standard protocol, an investigation will likely be conducted to determine the circumstances surrounding the man’s death while in custody. Further details about the incident have not been released at this time.
