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Man arrested on suspicion of murder after inmate found dead in prison cell

  • On the morning of Tuesday, July 1, a male prisoner in his 40s was discovered deceased in his cell at HMP Stoke Heath in Shropshire.
  • West Mercia Police launched a murder investigation and arrested a 26-year-old inmate on suspicion of murder in connection with the death.
  • Emergency services responded around 7:40 am after the discovery, and officers attended the scene while initial inquiries began.
  • Superintendent Carl Moore expressed sympathy for the deceased man's family and confirmed that the individual arrested remains in custody.
  • An investigation is underway to determine all details surrounding the man's death, with the prison authorities carrying out their own internal review alongside the police inquiry.
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Man held on suspicion of murder after prison inmate found dead in cell

A 26-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident after West Mercia Police officers attended HMP Stoke Heath.

·London, United Kingdom
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ITV broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
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