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Jon Hebditch

Prisoner dies behind bars in Scots jail as probe launched

A probe has been launched after a man died in custody in a Scots prison.

Gary Wallace passed away at HMP Inverness on April 19.

The cause of death for the 48-year-old has not yet been revealed and bosses at the Scottish Prison Service have said a fatal accident inquiry will be held.

A statement issued by the Scottish Prison Service reads: "Gary Wallace, 48, a prisoner from HMP Inverness has died on 19 April 2021. He was remanded at Inverness Sheriff Court in 2021.

"Police Scotland have been advised and the matter reported to the Procurator Fiscal.

"A Fatal Accident Inquiry will be held in due course."

One of Scotland's smaller prisons, HMP Inverness houses around 110 inmates.

It mainly serves courts in the Highlands and Islands.

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