The Czech Police are investigating the death of a 43-year-old prisoner who was serving his sentence in the Nové Sedlo Prison. According to police, the prisoner attempted suicide and died thereafter.
Relatives of the man, however, do not believe that version of events and are asserting that he did not cause his own death. Several dozen members of the Romani community gathered in front of the prison just after noon today to light candles in commemoration.
The prisoner was transferred to hospital, where he died on Tuesday. "An autopsy has been ordered to clarify the cause of death. Third-party involvement was not ascertained," the police spokesperson added.
Relatives of the deceased do not believe that version of events and say the man did not commit suicide. Referencing testimony from his fellow prisoners, the relatives of the 43-year-old allege he was beaten by a guard prior to his death.
