Prisoner dies after being 'attacked by fellow inmate' at UK prisonA 28-year-old prisoner has died after he was allegedly attacked by a fellow inmate at a UK prison. The injured inmate, from HMP Highpoint Prison, had been admitted to hospital due to his injures before passing away. The man was allegedly attacked by another prisoner on January 23. Suffolk Police confirmed the victim was taken to hospital and received treatment before returning to prison. A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of murder and taken to Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre.

Source: Daily Mirror January 30, 2026 14:45 UTC