Patrick Stephenson, the man charged with the alleged murder of Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy, is reportedly in hospital following an incident in prison.

A spokesperson for Corrections Victoria confirmed a prisoner from the Melbourne Assessment Prison was transported to hospital on Friday for medical assessment.

Nine News reported that the prisoner was Patrick Stephenson.

He was charged with one count of murder over the disappearance of the 51-year-old mother-of-three who vanished on February 4, 2024.

Stephenson has pleaded not guilty to the charges. His trial is currently listed to begin on August 31.

Police are continuing to look for the remains of Murphy, despite extensive searches by police and members of the public.

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