A SECOND prisoner has died whilst in custody at HMP Kilmarnock this year, the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has confirmed.
Stuart Charles McWilliam passed away whilst being held at 'Bowhouse' on October 22.
SPS say that a fatal accident inquiry will be held in relation to the 48-year-old's death in due course.
Police Scotland has also been informed of the matter which will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal.
An SPS spokesperson said: “Every death, whether in prison custody or in our communities, is a tragedy for all those who knew and supported the individual.
“Following the death of someone in our care, Police Scotland are advised, and the matter reported to the Procurator Fiscal.
“Fatal Accident Inquiries are held in due course.”
McWilliam is the second prisoner to have passed whilst in custody at HMP Kilmarnock in 2026.
In July, Robert Brown died behind bars at the same prison.
The 53-year-old was being held on remand at this time.
In total, 29 prisoners have died whilst in custody across various Scottish prisons this year.
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