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Ex-Dreamboys boss David Richards has reportedly been found dead in his prison cell after he was slapped with a prison sentence for trying to kill his ex-girlfriend.
Back in April 2022, the former boxer attempted to kill his ex-girlfriend Alex Alam with an axe after he saw her kissing TOWIE's Kirk Norcross on her doorstop.
It is understood, the businessman had previously been told to leave the home but returned and savagely attacked the model.
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Now, sources have said the prisoner has passed away behind bars after warders raised the alarm at Lowdham Grange nick in Nottinghamshire.
It is understood an independent probe took place yesterday at Category B men's prison, which is run by French multi-services firm Sodexo.
After the disturbing discovery, the entire wing, which houses approximately 900 other inmates, was forced into an immediate lockdown.
A source has since revealed to The Sun: "It's a huge shock. Richards' case was high profile and so he had kept his head down since arriving at the nick.
"A probe into what happened on Monday was launched immediately."
Richards was handed a 27-year sentence back in January following his horrific attack at his former lover's home in Stock, Essex.
During the attack, the 32-year-old model frantically FaceTimed The Only Way Is Essex star Kirk on her iPad, telling him: "I am dying – he has killed me, he has done me."
She then begged the reality star to come back to the house to help rescue her two children, adding: "Please get my kids. He is going to finish us off."
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Describing the attack, the former Celebrity Big Brother star said Richards appeared and immediately began hitting her with the axe before he tried to strangle her.
She sustained three fractures to her head which required 100 stitches following her severe injury.
The business tycoon – who founded the infamous male stripper troupe before selling it for more than £1million in 2019 – was convicted of attempted murder at Chelmsford Crown Court.
After watching her deranged ex being sentenced, Ms Alam said: "I've been utterly betrayed beyond belief by the person I chose to have children with, turning my life upside down."
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