Inquest hears of uncertainty over time of prisoner's death

A pathologist told an inquest it was impossible to determine the exact time a prisoner died in his cell at Garth Prison near Leyland.

- by Sean Gleaves

Aaron Taylor, 32, was found dead at Garth Prison, near Leyland, in August 2023. An inquest is underway into the circumstances of his death

Dr Neil Papworth said he could not be precise about when Aaron Taylor, 32, was found dead after being discovered hanged in his cell on August 28, 2023.

Preston-born Mr Taylor's family have claimed that, despite concerns about his mental health, not enough was done to protect him from harm.

The inquest heard that Preston-born Mr Taylor had been serving a prison sentence before being released on licence.