Man jailed for life for murder dies in prison

A man sentenced to life for the murder of a 20-year-old has died in prison.

Aaron Smith was sentenced to 22 years after he attacked Josh Hirst with a knife, cutting his throat. The incident took place in August 2012.

A Prison Service spokesman said: “HMP Bristol prisoner Aaron Smith died in custody on Monday the 19th of December 2016.

Investigations are being continued.

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