An inquest has been opened into the death of a Nottingham Prison inmate who had a “complex medical history”. Charleston John Cullen died on May 25, 2022, at Nottingham City Hospital while he was a prisoner at HMP Nottingham. The 54-year-old’s provisional cause of death was ischaemic heart disease. An inquest began into Cullen’s death […]
A prisoner who hid drugs and a mobile phone in his cell has been sentenced to a further six months behind bars. Luke Nelson, 31, from Adamsdown in Cardiff, was serving a 10-year sentence at HMP Parc in Bridgend when his cell was searched on 1 October 2022. Cardiff Magistrates’ Court heard that 22 tablets […]
A terror suspect alleged to have been inspired by Guy Fawkes was found dead in his prison cell nine days after his arrest, an inquest heard. Benjamin Hyland, 29, died at HMP Leeds on 11 December 2022, having been charged with 11 offences under the Terrorism Act. At a court hearing before his death, it […]
Scottish prisons had one of the highest rates of suicide among inmates in 2022, new research has found. Only three countries reported more suicides per 10,000 inmates with Scotland having more than double that of England and Wales and almost four times as much as the European median of 5.3. Scotland reported 18.9 suicides per 10,000 prisoners while […]
The director of a troubled prison where ten inmates have died in the last three months has stepped down. Heather Whitehead is leaving her post at the privately-run HMP Parc in Bridgend with immediate effect, having taken on the role in August 2023. She leaves by “mutual agreement” and her departure is “not in response to any […]
A prison officer at HMP Parc in Bridgend has admitted to a number of drugs-related charges, including misconduct while acting as a public officer, South Wales Police said. Jodie Lee Beer, 30, of Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taf, also admitted to possession of class A and class C drugs, and possession with intent to supply. She […]
4th June 2024 Three prisoners have been taken to hospital following disorder at a prison where 10 inmates have died in the last three months. Security firm G4S, which runs HMP Parc in Bridgend, said two “unrelated incidents” occurred at the site on Friday. It said the first involved about 20 prisoners and was “resolved […]
Three prisoners have been taken to hospital following disorder at a prison where 10 inmates have died in the last three months. Security firm G4S, which runs HMP Parc in Bridgend, said two “unrelated incidents” occurred at the site on Friday. It said the first involved about 20 prisoners and was “resolved safely” after support […]
A prisoner who died in his cell may have been given socks laced with drugs, an investigation has found. Jamie Tate, 33, was found at HMP Manchester in 2021 with a vape under his face, a homemade pipe and burnt remnants of material. An independent probe by the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman raised concerns about […]
Annual data on deaths reported to coroners. Deaths in state detention, down 8% in 2023 : learn more View the Coroners Annual Statistics 2023 >> You are unauthorized to view this page.
3rd May 2024 – Inquest result >> A prison inmate who suffered with “chronic” mental health issues was found dead in his cell less than 30 minutes after a welfare check, an inquest heard. Alun King (44), of Aspen Place, collapsed and died after a medication overdose at Winchester Prison on 22nd March 2022 while […]
Reviews into procedures and policies are to take place following the deaths of three inmates, which have led to a several changes at the facility prison bosses have said. It comes after an inquest jury ruled there was a “missed opportunity” in the care of Craig Anderson, who was found unresponsive in his cell on 25 November […]