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A 48-year-old prisoner has died after an alleged assault at the Maximum Security Prison in Arouca, prompting a police investigation.
Christopher Banfield was found unresponsive in his cell around 5.30 a.m. on Tuesday during routine inspections by prison officers.
Police said an officer noticed Banfield lying in a fetal position on the floor. He reportedly had a swollen face and blood was seen coming from his mouth. Other officers were alerted and Banfield was taken to the prison infirmary, where no vital signs were detected.
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