Man charged with murder over death at Silverwater jail
By Natassia Chrysanthos
A man has been charged with murder at the Silverwater correctional complex in Sydney's west on Thursday after staff had earlier discovered a 24-year-old man dead.
Police were called to the Metropolitan Remand and Reception Centre at Silverwater about 6.30am after Corrective Services NSW staff discovered the man deceased.
A 28-year-old man has been charged with murder at Silverwater Correctional Centre. Credit:ninevms
Officers from the Auburn Police Area Command sealed off a section of the centre as they established a crime scene.
The scene was analysed by forensics experts and investigators sought statements from witnesses.
Police have since charged a 28-year-old man with murder.
A spokeswoman for Corrective Services NSW said it "extends its sympathies to the family and friends of a 24-year-old-man who died at the Metropolitan Remand and Reception Centre today, Thursday, 13 June".
"Every aspect of the incident, including management and placement of the inmates involved, response times and action, will be thoroughly reviewed," she said.
"It would be inappropriate to comment further while the matter is being investigated."
The man will appear before Burwood Local Court on Friday and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
Natassia Chrysanthos
Natassia is the education reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald.