By The Canadian Press

Second-degree murder charge laid after inmate’s death in Surrey jail cell fight

Aug 23, 2016 | 10:23 AM

SURREY, B.C. — A 22-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder following a fight between cellmates at a jail in Surrey, B.C.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says Jordan Burt has appeared in provincial court in Surrey and remains in custody.

He was charged after 25-year-old John Murphy died in a fight on Aug. 3.

Police say Murphy and Burt were sharing a cell at the time.

Police say the men were not acquainted and were awaiting court appearance on unrelated matters.

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Investigators have not said how Murphy died or what might have led to the alleged dispute.

The Canadian Press