Man Found Dead At CB Correctional Centre

The body of a man found dead in his cell at the Cape Breton Correctional Centre has been turned over to the medical examiner to determine the cause of death.

The Justice Department says the man was discovered unconscious and unresponsive at around 2:30, yesterday morning.

It adds staff immediately began medical treatment but goes on to say he was pronounced dead at 2:45.

The man’s name has not been released but officials say his next of kin have been notified.

Bobby Nock

Bobby grew up in Whycocomagh before moving to Halifax to attend university where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Journalism degree. After university, Bobby moved back to Cape Breton where he began working as a freelance journalist and has done work for both print media and as a broadcast journalist. As the News Director, Bobby Nock will get your day started by bringing you information that helps connect you to the community with all the latest in local news.

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