Death in Tasmanian prison after reports man 'unresponsive' in cell

Death in Tasmanian prison after reports man 'unresponsive' in cell

Police are investigating the death of a man who was found unresponsive in his cell by prison staff.

New Norfolk man dies in custody

AN investigation is being conducted into the death of a New Norfolk man being held on remand Hobart. In a statement, Tasmania Police said the man had been in the Hobart Reception Centre (formerly known as the Hobart Remand Centre since Saturday afternoon. “Hobart Reception Centre staff reported the matter to police about 11am this morning, after the man was found unresponsive in his cell. Unfortunately, attempts to resuscitate him were unsuccess…