Isle of Wight prison staff member found dead at jail
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The 29-year-old man's body was found at HMP Isle of Wight's Parkhurst site
A member of prison staff has been found dead at a jail on the Isle of Wight.
The 29-year-old man's body was found at HMP Isle of Wight's Parkhurst site in the early hours.
Hampshire police said it was called at 02:43 GMT and the death was not being treated as suspicious. His next of kin have been informed.
Phil Copple, director general of prisons, said: "We are providing extra support to staff at HMP Isle of Wight following the death of a colleague."
He added: "My thoughts are with their family and friends at this incredibly difficult time."
A file has been passed to the coroner.
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