Inquest into death of Hartlepool prisoner who died in jail

An inquest into the death of a prisoner found dead in jail on Christmas Eve two years ago is set to conclude this week.
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Gary Gollaglee, originally from Hartlepool, died in Kirklevington Grange Prison, near Yarm, on December 24, 2017.

The body of the 33-year-old inmate was believed to have been discovered in a jail cell.

A three-day jury inquest is due to start today to determine the circumstances of his death.

The inquest will be held at Teesside Coroners’ Court, in Middlesbrough.

It is due to get under way at 10am.