PPO confirm investigation of a man who died in hospital on 19 November 2022

The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman carries out independent investigations into deaths of prisoners, young people in detention, approved premises residents and individuals detained under immigration powers. We can confirm that we are investigating the death of a man who died in hospital on 19 November 2022, after being detained at Manston short-term holding facility. We offer our condolences to his family and friends.

We are unable to provide any further information at present as this is now an ongoing investigation.