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Inquest opens following death at prison

46-year-old died at Jurby facility last month

An inquest has opened at Douglas Courthouse following the death of a prisoner.

Forty-six-year-old Christopher Peter Corkill of Ballasalla died on the 23 or 24 of February at Jurby prison.

Coroner of Inquests Jayne Hughes told the court investigations are ongoing, with a medical cause of death yet to be determined.

Proceedings were adjourned to be concluded at a later date.

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