Dean Wickliffe reportedly loses 17kg during prison hunger strike

Wednesday 19 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 19 Mar 2025, 6:35pm

In this story Annette Sykes, Spring Hill Corrections Facility

The 77-year-old prisoner has been on a hunger strike for nine days at Springhill Prison, claiming he will not eat until released. His lawyer says he has lost 17kg and faces risks of organ failure. Wickliffe alleges he was beaten by guards following a parole breach arrest.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 19 Mar 2025, 2:13pm

   Dean Wickliffe’s hunger strike: Lawyer claims he’s lost 17kg (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 19 Mar 2025, 4:23pm

   Prisoner Dean Wickliffe loses 17kg in hunger strike, lawyer says (opens in new tab)

3. StuffWed 19 Mar 2025, 6:35pm

   ‘Risk of organ failure’: Dean Wickliffe loses 17kg during hunger strike in prison (opens in new tab)