A prisoner has died after a day on life support following a self-harm incident in Mt Eden prison, the Herald has learned.
The incident occurred overnight Sunday. The prisoner was found alive and able to be stabilised for transport to hospital. The Herald was told he was on life support yesterday, which was confirmed by acting prison director Dennis Goodin.
This morning, Mr Goodin said: "I can confirm a prisoner passed away in hospital last night after life support was switched off. The prisoner had been on life support following an apparent self-harm attempt.
"Medical attention was given to the prisoner at the (prison) and he was taken to hospital for further treatment."
The inmate's death would investigated by the coroner. A separate Corrections investigation would also take place.
