Scots jail chiefs have confirmed that two prisoners died at separate jails on Christmas Day.
Paul Gorman passed away on December 25 while serving a sentence at HMP Kilmarnock.
The 52-year-old was caged after being convicted at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court in 2019.
Police have been informed and the circumstances of his death will be examined at a Fatal Accident Inquiry at a later date.
Brian Johnstone also died on Christmas while behind bars at HMP Edinburgh.
The 45-year-old was serving his time after being convicted at the High Court in Edinburgh in 2008.
His death, which was also reported to police, will also be examined at a court hearing in the future as is the case with all deaths in custody.
A statement from the Scottish Prison Service said: “Paul Gorman, 52, a prisoner from HMP Kilmarnock has died on 25 December 2021.
“He was remanded at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court in 2019. Police Scotland have been advised and the matter reported to the Procurator Fiscal.
“A Fatal Accident Inquiry will be held in due course.”
A second added: “Brian Johnstone, 45, a prisoner from HMP Edinburgh has died on 25 December 2021. He was convicted at Edinburgh High Court in 2008.
“Police Scotland have been advised and the matter reported to the Procurator Fiscal. A Fatal Accident Inquiry will be held in due course.”
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