A 'model prisoner' plagued with worry over bullying, his finances and an impending parole board decision took his own life, an inquest jury has concluded.
John Neil Winchcole, 36, was found unresponsive in his cell at Forest Bank in Salford as an officer unlocked his door on the morning of Monday, September 10, 2018.
A week-long inquest into his death concluded at Bolton Coroners' Court last week. The jury heard detailed evidence regarding his four-month stay at the Category B men's prison in Agecroft, including the final hours before the tragic discovery.
The inquest heard Mr Winchcole had previously had suicidal thoughts when he was 18 and 19 and at age 20 was diagnosed with a personality disorder.
Read more on manchestereveningnews.co.uk