The 52-year-old was serving a six-month sentence at Wheatfield Prison and was just nine weeks away from release when he took his own life
A 52-year-old inmate took his own life at Wheatfield Prison just five hours after telling a psychiatrist that he had no intention of attempting suicide.
He was interviewed by a nurse on January 29, 2020, and denied that he had any thoughts of deliberate self-harm or suicide, and guaranteed his own safety. The nurse noted that the man was “pleasant and cooperative”. He was assessed by a nurse again on March 5, and said he had been thinking a lot about things which resulted in his imprisonment, and his mood was low. However, he denied thoughts of self-harm or suicidal ideation.
His dosage of medication for his mental health issues was increased, and he was told to seek a further appointment if he had any concerns about his mental state.
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