Prisoner Released on Bail After Fellow Inmate's Death at HMP Five Wells

A 20-year-old inmate was arrested on suspicion of murder following the sudden death of a 49-year-old prisoner at the Northamptonshire facility.

The death occurred at HMP Five Wells in Wellingborough on Tuesday morning, with police called to the scene around 9:30 AM.
The deceased, a 49-year-old man, has not been publicly identified, but his next of kin have been informed.
A 20-year-old inmate was initially arrested on suspicion of murder but has since been released on police bail as investigations continue.
A post-mortem examination held at Leicester Royal Infirmary was inconclusive, and further inquiries into the cause of death are underway.
HMP Five Wells, a category C prison managed by G4S, opened in 2022 and houses over 1,600 inmates.