An inmate has died at HMP Perth, the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has confirmed.
The man, named as 45-year-old James Russell Gorrie, died on Sunday July 11, with police notified about the incident.
No further details about his death have been released by the SPS, with a fatal accident inquiry to be held at a later date.
A spokeswoman for the SPS said: “James Russell Gorrie, 45, a prisoner from HMP Perth has died on July 11 2021. He was convicted at the High Court in Edinburgh in 2011.
“Police Scotland have been advised and the matter reported to the procurator fiscal. A fatal accident inquiry will be held in due course.”
Inmates isolating in two areas
Meanwhile, inmates in two halls in the prison are self-isolating after 12 positive cases for Covid were reported.
In total, 224 are in quarantine in A and C Hall, a spokeswoman has confirmed. On Tuesday it was reported only prisoners in A Hall were affected.
The spokeswoman said: “The safety and wellbeing of those living and working in our prisons is a priority for the Scottish Prison Service.
“We have robust pandemic plans in place as we manage and support those in our care during these challenging times.
“Plans include issuing PPE and guidance for use, as well as self-isolation as a precaution, and testing is also available.”
It is the latest outbreak at Perth Prison, which struggled to cope with the virus when it was at its peak in 2020.
Some prisoners were released early to safeguard others in the jail.