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Police are investigating the suspicious death of an inmate at the Niagara Detention Centre last weekend.

Emergency crews responded around 6:30 a.m. Saturday to the prison in Thorold where they found a 52-year-old male inmate without vital signs.

Paramedics provided first aid and CPR before the man was pronounced dead.

Homicide detectives say there is no information to suggest there is a risk to the public.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to contact the lead detective at 905-688-4111, option #3, badge #1009533.

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