Source · Prevention of Future Deaths
Clive Cocking
Ref: 2026-0422
Date: 21 Sep 2026
Coroner: Christopher Long
Area: Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen
56-day deadline: 16 Nov 2026 (stated in the report)
Responses identified: 0 of 1
0 responses identified · 1 indexed addressee
Response deadline: 16 November 2026 (stated in the report).
Coroner's concerns
Coroner’s Concerns (source excerpt)
Evidence was heard that national guidance did not require an ACCT to be reviewed where a key support measure was removed in the post-closure period. The “Post-closure” section of the Prison Safety Policy Framework was considered at the inquest.
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Evidence was heard that national guidance did not require an ACCT to be reviewed where a key support measure was removed in the post-closure period. The “Post-closure” section of the Prison Safety Policy Framework was considered at the inquest. It was noted that it does not contain any guidance about steps that should be taken if risks change after the ACCT is closed but prior to the post closure review. In particular, It did not contain any guidance about bringing the post-closure review forward in these circumstances or re-opening the ACCT pending the post-closure review taking place.
Report sections
Investigation and inquest
On 31 October 2024, I commenced an investigation into the death of Clive Andrew Cocking aged 63 years…
The medical cause of death was 1a Hanging How, when and where See conclusion Conclusion Mr. Clive Andrew COCKING died on the Twenty Second of October 2024 at HMP Wymott, 1 Wymott Drive, Ulnes Walton Lane, Leyland. Mr COCKING died as a result of suicide by means of hanging despite adequate measures being followed to prevent self-harm and suicide. Mr. COCKING was discovered in his cell by a prison officer. Help was summoned, life saving treatment was administered but health care professionals and paramedics were unable to resuscitate Mr. COCKING. Mr. COCKING was pronounced dead at the scene.
The medical cause of death was 1a Hanging How, when and where See conclusion Conclusion Mr. Clive Andrew COCKING died on the Twenty Second of October 2024 at HMP Wymott, 1 Wymott Drive, Ulnes Walton Lane, Leyland. Mr COCKING died as a result of suicide by means of hanging despite adequate measures being followed to prevent self-harm and suicide. Mr. COCKING was discovered in his cell by a prison officer. Help was summoned, life saving treatment was administered but health care professionals and paramedics were unable to resuscitate Mr. COCKING. Mr. COCKING was pronounced dead at the scene.
Circumstances of the death
[Please explain the relevant circumstances of the individual’s death, ideally this should be in no more than 500 words] See box 7
Action should be taken
In my opinion, unless action is taken to address the above concerns then there is a significant risk of future deaths and I believe each of you have the power to take such action.
Copies sent to
- I can confirm I have sent the report to: [please do not use individual’s names, but instead roles/titles]
- 2.PPG Healthcare
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Responses identified
1 response not yet linked
Organisations named in PFD reports are normally expected to respond within 56 days. Deadline: 16 Nov 2026 (stated in the report).
Sent to
- HM Prison & Probation Service
Source links
Data: judiciary.uk.