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Death in Prison: A System Failed | Manchester News
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A tragic death at HMP Hindley shook the prison system: 22-year-old Dylan Woodhead, a father and joiner with a history of mental health struggles and recent assault charges, died in his cell just ten days after arrival. Though psychoactive substances were found, their link to his death remains unclear. The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman raised alarms over lax drug controls — especially during lockdown — and critical missed roll checks the night before his death. Despite his prior suicide attempt and a threatening call to his ex-partner, intervention failed. The watchdog called for urgent reforms, which the Prison Service has accepted, including tighter security and improved drug strategies to prevent future tragedies.
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