Inmate Death Sparks Investigation at Melbourne's Maximum-Security Prison
April 23, 2024A 22-year-old man died in a fire at the Metropolitan Remand Centre in Melbourne's west.
The facility is a maximum-security remand prison primarily for inmates awaiting legal proceedings.
Historically, in 2015, the centre was the site of a major riot following the implementation of a smoking ban.
Victoria Police's Brimbank Crime Investigation Unit is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal fire.
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The West Australian • Apr 22, 2024
22yo man killed in prison cell fire