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Murder charge after man dies in Sydney prison

Adam Vidler
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An inmate has been charged over the death of a man in a Sydney prison.

Just before 9.30am yesterday, police were called to Parklea Correctional Centre after reports a prisoner was found unresponsive in a cell.

He was declared dead at the scene.

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A prisoner has been charged with murder after a death at Parklea Correctional Centre in Sydney. 9News

Police said the man was yet to be formally identified.

At about 2.30pm yesterday, investigators arrested a 20-year-old prisoner and charged him with murder.

He was refused bail and will appear in court today.

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