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Death of man released from HMP Holme House shows risks for prison leavers
Aaron Rowley died days after an unexpected release from HMP Holme House. The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman says prison leavers need more support.
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Man died from drugs days after leaving HMP Durham, ombudsman report finds
Jamie Graham, 28, died of acute cardiac failure caused by synthetic cannabinoids and cocaine shortly after his release. The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman made no recommendations.
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Deaths within two weeks of leaving prison reached a record high in 2025
An analysis by The Guardian found that 77 people died within 14 days of release from prison in England and Wales last year, with homelessness on release a major factor.