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Investigation after death of prison inmate

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HMP Forest Bank has capacity for about 1,460 male inmates

An investigation is under way after the death of an inmate at a jail in Greater Manchester.

Dean Clementson, who was 33, died at HMP Forest Bank in Salford on 1 April.

The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman confirmed the death on its website and said it had launched an independent investigation into the circumstances.

The Category B jail, which is run by French prison operator Sodexo, has capacity for about 1,460 male inmates.

A spokeswoman for HMP Forest Bank said: "We understand this is a difficult time for Mr. Clementson's family and friends, and our thoughts remain with them.

"We are fully cooperating with all relevant parties during the investigation."

In November, an ombudsman investigation was launched after the death of another inmate.

In 2022, the jail was said by HM Inspectorate of Prisons to have made "noticeable" improvements after a range of criticisms.

The previous director of the facility stood down in 2021 after it was given a 45-day improvement notice.

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