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Man charged with manslaughter after assault at Toronto jail

A 54-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter after assaulting a fellow inmate at the Toronto South Detention Centre.The assault happened on Thursday, police said in a news release Sunday.

Victim identified as Euplio Cusano, 69, of Toronto

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Euplio Cusano, 69, died in hospital on Friday following an assault at a Toronto jail, police say. A 54-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with his death. (Submitted by Toronto Police Services)

A 54-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter after assaulting a fellow inmate at the Toronto South Detention Centre.

The assault happened on Thursday, police said in a news release Sunday.

Police say the victim was taken to hospital with injuries, where he died on Friday.

They identified the victim as Euplio Cusano, 69, of Toronto

The accused, also from Toronto, is scheduled to appear in court on Monday morning.

Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers.