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Nova Scotia inmate dies at medium security prison: Correctional Service Canada

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Patches are seen on the arm and shoulder of a corrections officer in B.C. on Oct. 26, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

An inmate has died at a medium-security prison in Springhill, N.S., according to the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC).

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Charles Mangapi had been an inmate at Springhill Institution since June 7.

At the time of his death, he was serving a sentence of two years, seven months and seven days for two counts of motor vehicle theft and sexual interference of a person under 16.

CSC says it will review the circumstances surrounding his death and has notified police and the coroner.

For more Nova Scotia news visit our dedicated provincial page.