A prisoner who was allegedly punched during a fight at Rochester Prison died seven days later in hospital.

The man, who has been named as 26-year-old Frazer Stent, was allegedly assaulted at the jail in Fort Road, on Sunday, October 12.

Stent was taken to hospital after the alleged attack and died a week later on Sunday, October 19, but details have only just emerged.

Officers from Kent Police immediately launched an investigation and arrested another prisoner, a 23-year-old, on suspicion of assault.

After questioning he was bailed until February, but was returned to prison.

A police spokesman said: "Kent Police is investigating a reported assault at Rochester Prison on October 12.

"The victim, a man in his 20s, was allegedly punched.

"A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault and bailed until February.

"The victim has since died and enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances around the death."

A Prison Service spokesperson added: "As with all deaths in custody, there will be an investigation by the independent Prisons and Probation Ombudsman."

HMP Rochester became a dual purpose facility in 2011 - catering for young offenders and adult category C prisoners.

Stent was serving time for burglary offences.

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