Investigations into death in custody at Townsville jail
A prisoner has died in his cell at a north Queensland prison, prompting an internal investigation.
Jan 18, 2023, updated Jan 18, 2023
Convicted double-killer Scott Maygar has avoided additional jail time after assaulting a prison guard. (Image: AAP).
Queensland Corrective Services found the 57-year-old man unresponsive in his cell at the Townsville Correctional Centre about 7am on Wednesday.
Officers immediately began CPR and paramedics were called, but the prisoner died at the scene, a QCS spokesperson said.
An internal investigation into the man’s death is underway, and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
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