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Tragedy at Feltham: Teen Dies in Custody
23 Apr
Summary
- A teenage boy died in hospital on Monday.
- The incident occurred at Feltham Young Offenders' Institute.
- An investigation into the death has been launched.
A tragedy unfolded at the Feltham Young Offenders' Institute in west London when a teenage boy, aged between 15 and 18, died. He was in the care of HMP Feltham A, which houses young individuals on remand or convicted. The boy passed away in hospital on Monday, April 20, 2026, after emergency services were called to the facility.
The London Ambulance Service responded swiftly, dispatching multiple units following reports of an unwell child. Paramedics provided treatment at the scene before transporting the youth to the hospital as a priority, where he was later pronounced deceased.
A spokesperson for the Youth Custody Service expressed sadness over the death and extended condolences to the boy's family and friends. As is standard procedure for all deaths in custody, the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman will conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident.
