A PROBE has been launched after a prisoner died in Scotland’s largest prison.
Richard Reston, 46, died at HMP Barlinnie, nearby Glasgowon April 29 of this year.
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Richard Reston died in Barlinnie on April 29thCredit: PA
Jail Bosses confirmed an investigation into a fatal accident is being launched in response to the death.
Reston was on trial in October 2022 on charges attack And robbery an 81-year-old woman in a church.
Pensioner Mary Mclhinney was attacked by Reston at the Church of Christian Brethren in the town’s Anniesland on January 12, 2020.
Court According to papers, he grabbed her bag and dragged her down a flight of stairs to her injury.

The prosecution went on to say that he robbed Miss McIlhinney of her bag and its contents.
A SPS spokesman said: “Richard Reston, 46, a prisoner at HMP Barlinnie passed away on April 29, 2023.
“He was convicted by Glasgow and Strathkelvin Sheriff Court in 2022.
“Police Scotland were discussed and the matter reported to the public prosecutor.
“An investigation into a fatal accident will be conducted in due course.”
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