HMP Belmarsh inmate who died of head injuries is named

The HMP Belmarsh prisoner who died last week has been named.

Sundeep Ghuman, 36, was found with head injuries on Tuesday, February 18 after reports at around 8pm of an assault within the prison.

Mr Ghuman was taken to hospital in a critical condition, where he later died the following day.

A post-mortem examination took place at Greenwich Mortuary on Friday and gave the cause of death as a head injury.

Two men, both aged 28, who are also inmates at the prison, were arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder. They have since been bailed pending further enquiries.

Detective Chief Inspector Richard Leonard said: “We are working to establish the circumstances surrounding this incident with the support of the prison and local officers.

“At this stage I am open minded concerning motive, but expect this to become clear as the investigation progresses.”