Police have launched an investigation into the deaths of two inmates at HMP Ranby

The deaths occurred on Wednesday this week at the Men’s Category C prison situated near the village of Ranby, between Worksop and Retford.

Detective Inspector James Oakton, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "An investigation has been launched at HMP Ranby following the deaths of two prisoners on Wednesday, November 4.

"We are working closely with the prison service to establish the circumstances surrounding these deaths, and a thorough investigation is underway.

Two men have died while in custody at HMP Ranby

placeholder image — Two men have died while in custody at HMP Ranby

"The families of those involved are being supported, and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.”

The Ministry of Justice confirmed that two prisoners died in custody in HMP Ranby on November 4, and said there are no other affected prisoners.

A Prison Service spokesperson said: “As with all deaths in custody, the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman will investigate, and we will respond to its findings in due course. There is also an ongoing police investigation, so it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage.”