A man has been remanded in custody accused of murdering a fellow inmate in a prison.

James Desborough, 39, from Cornwall appeared before Exeter Magistrates’ Court on Thursday accused of killing Steven Kempster, 65.

Devon and Cornwall Police said it had received a report from Exeter Prison that Mr Kempster had been found dead in his cell at about 05:40 BST on Monday.

Mr Desborough was told he must next appear at Exeter Crown Court on Friday.