The critical failures that ended in tragedy at Forest Bank prison

NewsGreater Manchester NewsForest Bank Prison'How many more families must suffer before change happens?'06:02, 14 Jul 2026Forest Bank prison has been slammed over 'critical failures' in the care of a vulnerable young man who was found dead in his cell on a segregation unit.Jake O'Brien, from Altrincham, Trafford, died in hospital on November 12, 2024, three days after he was found hanging. He was 22. A watchdog has now published a report into his death arising from an investigation following a jury at an inquest into his death finding 'serious failings' in the care.The inquest heard Jake's mental health concerns were 'overlooked' despite him being 'severely mentally unwell' when he was transferred to Forest Bank from HMP Liverpool 18 days before his death.‌Click here to get the biggest sto