The prisoner allegedly killed inside his cell at Mt Eden prison in Auckland has been named as Andrew Chan Chui of 艑t膩huhu, aged 39.
Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin, of Auckland City CIB, said a post-mortem examination and formal identification were carried out over the weekend.
Police today laid a charge of murder against a 23-year-old man, who was also an inmate, over Chan Chui鈥檚 suspicious death on Friday.
鈥滺e is expected to appear in the Auckland District Court on Thursday, appearing via Audio Visual Link,鈥 Detective Inspector Baldwin said.
Chan Chui was found dead in his cell around 10am last Friday. Photo / 九一星空无限
鈥漌e are in ongoing contact with Mr Chan Chui鈥檚 family, and as part of this we are ensuring that they have support in place.鈥
Baldwin said Chan Chui鈥檚 family have asked for privacy as they continue to grieve.
鈥淥ur thoughts are with them after receiving this news,鈥 Baldwin said.
Chan Chui was in a double-bunked cell, and his cellmate was moved to a single cell after the incident said Deputy Commissioner of Men鈥檚 Prisons David Pattinson.
Chan Chui was found dead inside his cell just before 10am on Friday.
Baldwin said he was found 鈥渨ith numerous injuries鈥.
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