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Young Man Found Dead at Gävle Prison, Investigation Underway

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Key Points
  • A young inmate was found dead in his cell at Gävleanstalten prison on Monday morning
  • Resuscitation attempts were made for nearly 35 minutes but were unsuccessful
  • Police have launched an investigation and prison officials report no signs of external influence

A young man was found dead in his cell at Gävleanstalten prison on Monday morning, according to reports from local media. The inmate was discovered when prison staff unlocked the cells in the morning. Prison director Jonas Mattsson confirmed the death to Gefle Dagblad, stating that prison personnel and ambulance staff attempted resuscitation for nearly 35 minutes but were unable to save the man's life.

Police have launched an investigation into the incident. Mattsson reportedly told the newspaper that there were no signs of external influence on the body. The deceased man's relatives were notified on Monday evening.

prison personnel and ambulance staff attempted resuscitation for nearly 35 minutes but were unable to save the man's life

Jonas Mattsson, Prison director

The incident occurred at the Bomhus facility in Gävle, where inmates are locked in their cells overnight and released in the morning by prison staff.

there were no signs of external influence on the body

Jonas Mattsson, Prison director

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