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Altercation in B.C. jail leaves pre-trial prisoner dead

Police say a man has died following an altercation between two inmates at a jail in Port Coquitlam, B.C.

A 27-year-old inmate has been charged with aggravated assault

A man has died following an altercation between two inmates at North Fraser Pre-Trial Centre in Port Coquitlam. ((CBC))

Police say a man has died following an altercation between two inmates at a jail in Port Coquitlam, B.C.

RCMP were called to the North Fraser Pre-Trial Centre on Sunday when staff reported the incident between two men.

One man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and died Friday.

The other man, a 27-year-old inmate, was charged with aggravated assault and remains in custody.

Police say further charges against him are being considered.

The Integrated Homicide Investigations Team has taken over the case.