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Restraint of pregnant women special investigation

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Mark Penfold

Date of birth:
25/07/1959
Date of death:
10/03/2025
Date of inquest:
30/03/2026
Report publication date:
17/07/2026
Age:
61-70
Category of death:
Natural causes
Establishment type:
Prison
Establishment:
HMP Highpoint
Gender:
Male
Investigation status:
Report published
Mark Penfold – Fatal Incident Report (PDF, 292 KB)