Nicosia, Cyprus. A 63-year-old Cypriot inmate serving a life sentence was found dead in his cell at the central prisons, authorities confirmed on Friday. Prison staff discovered him at around 4.00pm in ward 10.
Discovery and medical response
Ward 10 houses approximately 15 prisoners who require psychological monitoring and support. Prison medical officers provided first aid, and an ambulance transferred the inmate to the accident and emergency department of Nicosia general hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Initial findings and next steps
Initial indications suggest the death may have been caused by cardiac arrest. An official autopsy is scheduled for next Friday to determine the exact cause of death.
Investigation
The central prisons said they remain in full cooperation with the competent authorities as the investigation continues.
What information will the autopsy provide about the exact cause of death?
