A detainee was found hanged in a French prison, despite immediate first aid efforts by staff.
Detainee found hanging in prison
A detainee was found hanging in his cell at the Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone penitentiary, located in the arrivals quarter of the facility.Night shift staff discovered the body
Staff from the night shift were in the process of assigning a new detainee to a cell when they discovered the man already in the cell hanging and unresponsive.Immediate first aid administered
The guards and the night officer quickly intervened and provided initial first aid measures in an attempt to help the detainee.Medical confirmation of death
Despite the efforts of the staff, the doctor who arrived at the scene confirmed the detainee's death shortly after being called to the location.
