Murder investigation over inmate's death at HMP Hewell

HMP Hewell is surrounded by farmland and houses about 1,000 inmates

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an inmate was found dead at a prison.

West Mercia Police said they received a report of the death of a man at HMP Hewell, near Redditch, Worcestershire, at about 17:15 GMT on Tuesday.

The force said the 39-year-old man's death is being treated as suspicious and an investigation has begun.

A 38-year-old man, who is also an inmate at the prison, was arrested on suspicion of murder.

He remains in police custody.

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Police said the victim's next of kin have been informed.