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Inquest Reveals Systemic Failings in Ms Grant's Death
4 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Ms Grant was improperly placed in a standard prison setting instead of a secure mental health unit.
- Forensic evidence indicated knickers in her mouth, but intent regarding airway blockage remains unclear.
- Her mother described a shocking catalogue of failings by state services during a crisis.
An inquest into the death of Ms Grant has highlighted significant systemic failings by various state services. Evidence suggested she had placed knickers in her mouth, though the exact cause of death related to airway blockage could not be definitively determined. It was concluded that Ms Grant was inappropriately housed in a standard prison setting, contrary to recommendations for secure mental health facilities.
The prison and Probation Ombudsman noted that Ms Grant should have received care from a prison doctor and that staff failures contributed to the tragic outcome. Police have reviewed their procedures since her death, and a spokesperson stated that actions taken by the force have addressed concerns, with no worries about future deaths attributed to police conduct.
Ms Grant's mother shared her enduring pain, describing the moments she was informed of her daughter's passing as forever haunting. She emphasized that her daughter was not in control of herself, attributing her death to a shocking catalogue of failings by state services that completely let her down during a critical point of need.
