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Two prisoners found dead at Hydebank Hydebank cell death prisoners 'did not know each other'
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Two remand prisoners, a man and a woman, have been found dead in their cells at Hydebank Young Offenders Centre on the outskirts of Belfast. There is no indication two prisoners found dead at Belfast's Hydebank Young Offenders Centre knew each other, the head of the Prison Service has said.
Samuel Carson, aged 19, died shortly after 1700 BST on Wednesday despite efforts by prison staff to revive him in his cell at the prison's Elm 1 wing.Samuel Carson, aged 19, died shortly after 1700 BST on Wednesday despite efforts by prison staff to revive him in his cell at the prison's Elm 1 wing.
Frances McKeown, 23, was found in her cell a few hours later during a routine check by staff in Ash 4 wing.Frances McKeown, 23, was found in her cell a few hours later during a routine check by staff in Ash 4 wing.
The prison service said a ligature had been removed from each prisoner's cell.The prison service said a ligature had been removed from each prisoner's cell.
A service spokesperson said the deaths "were not related". Both the prisoners were on remand at the facility on the outskirts of Belfast.
The spokesperson said the families of both prisoners had been informed. Mr Carson had been awaiting trial on charges of sexual assault.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland, the coroner and Prisoner Ombudsman have also been informed and their investigations are ongoing. The director general of the NI Prison Service, Colin McConnell, said the deaths would be investigated by the PSNI, coroner and prisoner ombudsman.
The director general of the Northern Ireland Prison Service, Colin McConnell, said the tragic events at Hydebank Wood had stunned everyone. Mr McConnell described the deaths as "incredibly regrettable".
"At this very difficult time I offer my sympathies to both the Carson and McKeown families. They are in the thoughts and prayers of our entire service" he said. "Staff across the prison and across the service are devastated by both these deaths," he said.
"I also want to recognise the efforts made by the staff who were on duty at the time, who did everything they could to bring about a different outcome." "I also want to recognise the efforts made by the staff who were on duty at the time, who did everything they could to bring about a different outcome.
"I look forward to the prisoner ombudsman's full and independent report in due course."