Inquest to open into death of 18-year-old Durham prisoner Charlie Todd

Inquiries are under way following the death of a teenage inmate at a prison.

An inquest into the death of Charlie Todd, 18, at Durham Prison, is due to open on Thursday at County Durham and Darlington Coroners’ Court.

Inmate Charlie Todd, 18, died at Durham Prison, last week.placeholder image
Inmate Charlie Todd, 18, died at Durham Prison, last week. | PA (Press Association)

A Prison Service spokeswoman added: “HMP Durham prisoner Charlie Todd died in prison on September 2 and our thoughts are with his family and friends.

“As with all deaths in custody, there will be an independent investigation by the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman.”

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