Inmate's death at prison to be investigated

The prison watchdog is investigating the death of an inmate at HMP Manchester two years ago, it has emerged.

The Prison and Probation Ombudsman has issued a notice on its website saying it has started an investigation, pending the outcome of an inquest into the death of Lee Gorst, 35, on 25 April 2023.

Gorst was serving a seven-year jail term for aggravated burglary in Bury on 15 June 2021. He admitted charges of robbery and threatening another person with a bladed article, namely a knife.

A Prison Service spokesperson said: "As with all deaths in custody, the Prison and Probation Ombudsman is investigating."

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