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Inmate killed at Coldingley prison in Surrey Inmate killed at Coldingley prison in Surrey
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An inmate was killed at HMP Coldingley prison in Surrey, police have said.An inmate was killed at HMP Coldingley prison in Surrey, police have said.
Madala Washington died at the Bisley prison after being assaulted at about 13:00 BST on Friday.Madala Washington died at the Bisley prison after being assaulted at about 13:00 BST on Friday.
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) confirmed the death of the 25-year-old at the category C jail, which houses about 500 inmates.The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) confirmed the death of the 25-year-old at the category C jail, which houses about 500 inmates.
Surrey Police said his death was being "treated as unexplained" and detectives were trying to determine the circumstances of his death.Surrey Police said his death was being "treated as unexplained" and detectives were trying to determine the circumstances of his death.
A spokesman added: "Officers attended the address shortly after 1pm today today following reports of a serious assault on an inmate at the prison."
In a statement, the MoJ said as with all custody deaths there would be an investigation by the independent Prisons and Probation Ombudsman.
In 2015, a report by Coldingley's Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) said staffing cuts had led to an increase in illegal drugs and weapons at the prison.
The annual publication also said prisoners were locked in their cells for up to 15 hours a day.
HMP Prison Service said in a statement Coldingley had safe and decent staff levels and extra prison officers had been recruited.