Police are investigating the death of an underworld figure after an alleged assault on two prison staff in a central Victorian jail.
Hizir Ferman, a violent standover man, died on Thursday afternoon in the Middleton Annexe at Loddon Prison in Castlemaine.
Police will prepare a report for the coroner, who is expected to look at whether Ferman, 35, had a reaction to capsicum spray.
A statement by Corrections Victoria said the inmate's death followed an earlier incident in which two prison guards were injured and Ferman had barricaded himself in the room.
One guard lost six teeth and suffered a broken nose and a cut to the face in the alleged attack.
Corrections Victoria said the prisoner was forcibly removed from the room.
"Shortly after the prisoner collapsed, with medical attention immediately provided," the statement said.
"As with all deaths in custody, the matter will be referred to the coroner, who will formally determine the cause of death," the spokesperson said.
Police said the two staff members were taken to hospital. One of them has since been discharged.
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Hizir Ferman, a violent standover man, died on Thursday afternoon in the Middleton Annexe at Loddon Prison in Castlemaine.
Police will prepare a report for the coroner, who is expected to look at whether Ferman, 35, had a reaction to capsicum spray.
A statement by Corrections Victoria said the inmate's death followed an earlier incident in which two prison guards were injured and Ferman had barricaded himself in the room.
One guard lost six teeth and suffered a broken nose and a cut to the face in the alleged attack.
Corrections Victoria said the prisoner was forcibly removed from the room.
"Shortly after the prisoner collapsed, with medical attention immediately provided," the statement said.
"As with all deaths in custody, the matter will be referred to the coroner, who will formally determine the cause of death," the spokesperson said.
Police said the two staff members were taken to hospital. One of them has since been discharged.
Full Article: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-07-...gate-death-of-prisoner-at-castlemaine/7670834