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Police are investigating the death of a prison officer who died suddenly.<\/p>

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Prison officer Merchant passed away last evening.<\/p>\n

Ryves Merchant was at work when he complained of feeling unwell and left. The corrections officer died in hospital.<\/p>

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He is in his early 50’s.<\/p>

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His death has shocked his colleagues and family members.<\/p>\n

More details to come.<\/strong><\/p>

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