The Alexander Maconochie Centre was put into lockdown on Sunday. Photo: File.
UPDATED, 10 pm: Police are investigating after a person died at Canberra’s jail on Sunday, which had resulted in the facility being put into lockdown.
“ACT Policing is investigating a death at the Alexander Maconochie Centre that occurred earlier today (Sunday 26 February 2023),” an ACT Policing spokesperson said.
“A report will be prepared for the coroner.”
SUNDAY, 26 February: An incident resulted in Canberra’s prison going into lockdown on Sunday (26 February).
A spokesperson for the Justice and Community Safety Directorate confirmed “an incident” had occurred at the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC) at about 1 pm that afternoon.
“While ACT Policing investigates the incident, the AMC has been placed into lockdown,” the spokesperson said.
More to come.
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