A recent report by the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman revealed that David Wise, a 43-year-old prisoner at HMP Wandsworth, died from a heat-related illness exacerbated by high temperatures in his cell. His death, which occurred on December 15, 2021, followed his admission to the prison just ten days prior. Although the report found that the extreme heat was a persistent issue at Wandsworth, it did not directly link the temperature to Wise's death. An inquest ruled that hyperthermia, compounded by his existing health conditions and drug use, was the cause of death, highlighting the facility's shortcomings in health and safety standards.
Mr. Wise's premature death highlights severe issues with HMP Wandsworth's inadequate temperature control, raising grave concerns about prisoner welfare in high-heat conditions.
An inquest concluded hyperthermia caused by ambient temperature and health complications led to Mr. Wise's death, reflecting systemic failures in prison health management.
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