Death in custody: Woodford Correctional Centre

Queensland Corrective Services can confirm a death in custody at Woodford Correctional Centre overnight.

The 64-year-old man was accommodated in a single cell and was found unresponsive at approximately 10pm.

Responding officers called QAS and attempted to revive the man however their efforts were unsuccessful.

The incident has been reported to police and QCS will assist with their investigation.

All deaths in custody in Queensland are referred to the Coroner.

Responding officers are being supported by management and are thanked for their efforts to revive the man.