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Media Relations Dept.
Police Headquarters
P.O. Box HM 530
Tel: (441) 299-4249/4291/4321
Fax: (441) 299-4322
E-mail: Police Media Relations


 
Date:Tuesday, October 06,2009
Distribution: All Media

Sudden Death At Westgate Correctional Facility

Around 10am today, Police received a report of the sudden death of an inmate at the Westgate Correctional Facility. Details about what occurred are unclear; however the inmate, a 37 year old man, was subsequently pronounced dead by an on call physician. Inquiries into this incident are underway. No further information will be released until the next of kin has been notified.


All incidents are under investigation. Police are appealing to members of the public who have witnessed these incidents or may have information pertaining to them to contact their respective Police Station, Police Headquarters at 295-0011 or the confidential Crimestoppers Hotline on 1 (800) 623-8477.

Public & Media Relations Department