Death investigation, Stuart

Police are investigating following the death of a 48-year-old man at a correctional facility in Stuart this morning.

Police were called to the facility around 11am following reports of an altercation between two prisoners.

When officers arrived they located a 48-year-old male prisoner deceased.

A 41-year-old man is currently assisting with inquiries.

Detectives from the Corrective Services Investigation Unit will travel from Brisbane to Townsville to assist with the investigation.

There is no further information at this stage.

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