Inmate found dead in cell
A 29-year-old inmate has been found dead in his cell at Luxembourg's penitentiary in Schrassig.
(JB) A 29-year-old inmate has been found dead in his cell at Luxembourg's penitentiary in Schrassig.
It has been suggested that the detainee is Luxembourg national Ben Wolter who, it is claimed, ended his own life.
Prison staff discovered the body in a cell at around 11pm on Friday.
An investigation into the prisoner's death has been opened by the Police Grand Ducale.
According to investigators, there was no evidence of any external cause of death. An autopsy will be conducted on the body shortly.
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