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HMP Liverpool prison officers charged over inmate's death | HMP Liverpool prison officers charged over inmate's death |
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Anthony Paine died in hospital after being found in his cell | Anthony Paine died in hospital after being found in his cell |
Two prison officers have been charged with gross negligence manslaughter after the death of an inmate at HMP Liverpool. | Two prison officers have been charged with gross negligence manslaughter after the death of an inmate at HMP Liverpool. |
Anthony Paine, 35, killed himself on 19 February 2018, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said. | Anthony Paine, 35, killed himself on 19 February 2018, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said. |
Custodial manager Paul Fairhurst, 63, and senior officer Rachael Jameson, 31, have also been charged with health and safety failings. | Custodial manager Paul Fairhurst, 63, and senior officer Rachael Jameson, 31, have also been charged with health and safety failings. |
The pair are due to appear at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on 2 December. | The pair are due to appear at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on 2 December. |
Mr Paine, who had severe mental health problems, had been jailed for 18 months in January 2018 for affray and endangering the public after climbing on to a roof. | Mr Paine, who had severe mental health problems, had been jailed for 18 months in January 2018 for affray and endangering the public after climbing on to a roof. |
He died in hospital after being found in his cell. | He died in hospital after being found in his cell. |
A CPS spokeswoman said the charges had been brought following a review of evidence. | A CPS spokeswoman said the charges had been brought following a review of evidence. |
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