Prisoner stabbed to death

According to reports, at about 10.30 am, Nicholas Raymond, 23, was in the exercise yard with other prisoners when there was an altercation and he was stabbed with a sharp instrument. He was taken to the Arima District Health Facility but died while being treated.

Raymond was in prison on marijuana- related offences and was awaiting an appeal.

Prison officers detained several inmates and recovered a knife which they believe was used to stab Raymond.