Three charged with murder after inmate death in Leicester prison
Inmates charged following death at HMP Fosse Way in Leicester
Authorities have charged three men with murder following the death of an inmate at HMP Fosse Way. A 31-year-old prisoner was discovered unresponsive in his Leicester prison cell on Tuesday and pronounced dead at the scene by East Midlands Ambulance Service.
Shaan Karim, 38, Thierry Robinson, 21, and Ashirie Smith, 18, face murder charges. Two other men, aged 27 and 28, initially arrested on suspicion of murder, have been released under investigation. A sixth man, aged 35, also released under investigation, had previously been arrested on the same suspicion.
Karim, Robinson, and Smith remain in custody and are scheduled to appear at Leicester Magistrates Court on Friday.
HMP Fosse Way, a Category C Leicester prison accommodating about 1,715 inmates, opened last year on the former site of HMP Glen Parva, which closed in 2017. Operated by services firm Serco, the prison aims to reduce reoffending through education, training, and employment opportunities for released prisoners.
A Serco spokesman confirmed the death and stated that Leicestershire Police are investigating the incident.
What Other Media Are Saying
- LBC reports that three individuals have been charged with murder following the death of a man in Britain’s newest prison.(read more)
- The Guardian reports that three men have been charged with murder after a 31-year-old inmate was found dead in his cell at HMP Fosse Way in Leicester.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
Who were charged with murder in the prison death case?
Shaan Karim, Thierry Robinson, and Ashirie Smith were charged.
Where did the prison death occur?
The death occurred at HMP Fosse Way in Leicester.
What is the capacity of HMP Fosse Way?
HMP Fosse Way houses an estimated 1,715 inmates.
What is the main aim of HMP Fosse Way?
The main aim is rehabilitating offenders through education and training.
Who operates HMP Fosse Way?
HMP Fosse Way is operated by services firm Serco.
