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Sidney Matthews

Date of birth:
03/09/1934
Date of death:
13/04/2025
Date of inquest:
13/11/2025
Report publication date:
16/01/2026
Age:
81+
Category of death:
Natural causes
Establishment type:
Prison
Establishment:
HMP The Verne
Gender:
Male
Investigation status:
Report published
Sidney Matthews – Fatal Incident Report
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