Another inmate dies at Parc Prison
The 38 year old is the tenth inmate to die at the jail since February
Last updated 30th May 2024
A 38 year old inmate has died at Parc Prison in Bridgend, South Wales.
It's been confirmed by prison operator G4S that Warren Manners passed away on Wednesday (29th May).
It means he's the tenth prisoner to die at the jail since February, with four of those deaths already linked to drug use.
A G4S spokesperson said: "Mr Warren Manners, aged 38, passed away on Wednesday, May 29. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
"As with all deaths in custody, this will be investigated by the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman and the cause of death is for the coroner to determine."
It comes as family and friends of inmates protested outside the prison on Monday, demanding G4S be stripped of its £400 million contract to run the site.
They said they "want answers" about the alleged substance misuse at the site.
Former inmate Zack Griffiths told us: "These inmates are self-medicating with fentanyl, spice, heroin and cannabis as a coping strategy.
"The problem becomes a part of their life. They come out and they're still addicted, then they end up back in prison again. It's not right."
G4S said: "As with all deaths in custody, these are being investigated by the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards drugs."