The prisoner allegedly killed inside his cell at Mt Eden prison in Auckland has been named as Andrew Chan Chui of Ōtāhuhu, aged 39.

Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin, of Auckland City CIB, said a post-mortem examination and formal identification were carried out over the weekend.

Police today laid a charge of murder against a 23-year-old man, who was also an inmate, over Chan Chui’s suspicious death on Friday.

”He is expected to appear in the Auckland District Court on Thursday, appearing via Audio Visual Link,” Detective Inspector Baldwin said.

Chan Chui was found dead in his cell around 10am last Friday. Photo / NZME

”We are in ongoing contact with Mr Chan Chui’s family, and as part of this we are ensuring that they have support in place.”

Baldwin said Chan Chui’s family have asked for privacy as they continue to grieve.

“Our thoughts are with them after receiving this news,” Baldwin said.

Chan Chui was in a double-bunked cell, and his cellmate was moved to a single cell after the incident said Deputy Commissioner of Men’s Prisons David Pattinson.

Chan Chui was found dead inside his cell just before 10am on Friday.

Baldwin said he was found “with numerous injuries”.

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