Surrey Police can confirm that the man who died during an incident at HMP Coldingley in Bisley on Friday, 1 April has been formally identified as Madala Washington, 25, from Merton in south west London.

Madala’s family have paid tribute to him in a statement, saying: ‘Let us remember the 25 years that our son and brother has blessed us with. His beautiful presence, loving spirit and aspirations for the future will never be forgotten. As we remember his dreams, we pray that they may not be washed away with our tears but remembered every day. Our love will remain unshakable for our beloved Madala.

We would like thank all family and friends that have given us support at this devastating time.

Although there is an ache in our hearts that will never go away, we are comforted knowing that God’s love will give us strength until we meet again.’

A post-mortem examination has been carried out which gave the result as stab wounds.

A 23-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident has been bailed until June 2.

Officers from the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team launched a murder investigation following the incident and are continuing to carry out a number of enquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding the death.