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Man dies after stabbing at correctional facility - Lithgow

Thursday, 26 September 2024 05:42:33 PM

Detectives have launched an investigation after a stabbing at a correctional facility in the state’s Central West.

About 2.45pm yesterday (25 September 2024), police were called to a correctional facility on the Great Western Highway, Marrangaroo, following reports of a concern for welfare.

On arrival, officers attached to Chifley Police Area Command were told a 31-year-old male prisoner had suffered a stab wound to the chest.

The man was treated by medical staff at the correctional facility before being airlifted to a hospital; however, he died on the way to the hospital.

The facility was locked down and a crime scene has been established.

Detectives from Chifley Police District, with assistance from the Homicide Squad and Corrective Services, have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

A report will be prepared for the information of Coroner.

Inquiries are ongoing.