A prisoner died today after being found hanging in his cell.
John Baker-Heffernan, 22, who was serving five years for robbery, attempted robbery and burglary, was found in his cell at the category B Swaleside prison in Kent at 8.15am today and pronounced dead about 25 minutes later.
Baker-Heffernan, who was convicted last year and sentenced in January, was not the subject of specific suicide and self-harm prevention measures, it is understood.
A Prison Service spokeswoman said: "Staff attempted resuscitation and paramedics attended but he was pronounced dead at 8.40am.
"As with all deaths in custody, the independent Prisons and Probation Ombudsman will conduct an investigation."
PA
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