Source · Investigations in the NHS

Independent investigation: Brian Cherry, Walthamstow (2004)

London Incident 17 Feb 2004 Subject Brian Cherry

Index summary

Mentally ill man killed victim, cut off both arms & one leg, fried brains. Later murdered Loudwell (qv) in Broadmoor. Ind Inq 2009. Had previously been released from secure hospital as no threat.

Recommendations

3 total
R1 Addressed to: Clinical Team/Home Office No Response Published

Link to recommendation R1

Recommendation · source text
As has been stated by (Forensic Social Worker 1) and (JHC Psychiatrist 1), it seems appropriate for Mr Bryan to be transferred to an environment of lower security. Mr Bryan needs to move to a more challenging setting to further his rehabilitation.
R2 Addressed to: Clinical Team No Response Published

Link to recommendation R2

Recommendation · source text
Areas for further assessment and intervention should include beliefs about the events of the offence, its impact on the victim’s family and his racial gender attitudes.
R3 Addressed to: Clinical Team No Response Published

Link to recommendation R3

Recommendation · source text
Although objectively drug free for many years relapse prevention in terms of substance misuse should be undertaken.

Acceptance status

Per recommendation
No Response Published
3

Total recommendations
3
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