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22 Oct 2025

Man granted bail following sexual assault at Magilligan Prison

It is understood the incident happened in Magilligan Prison on Sunday, October 19.

Magilligan Prison

Magilligan Prison where it is understood a serious sexual assault happened

A man has been granted bail following reports that a serious sexual assault took place in a County Derry prison. 

It is understood the incident happened in Magilligan Prison on Sunday, October 19.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “A man has been granted bail to allow for further police enquiries, following a report of serious sexual assault in HM Prison Magilligan on Sunday, 19th October.”

A spokesperson for The NI Prison Service said they cannot comment on an ongoing police investigation. 

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