Teen dies at young offender institution in west London

An investigation's been launched into the death of a teenager who was being held at a young offender institution in west London.

The 16 year old boy was found unresponsive at the site in Feltham on Monday night and died later in hospital

His death is currently being treated as unexplained and officers say they are working at pace to establish the full circumstances

A Youth Custody Service spokesman said:

“We were saddened to hear of the death of a child from YOI Feltham, who died in hospital on Monday April 20, and our thoughts are with their friends and family.

“As with all deaths in custody, the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman will investigate. It would be inappropriate to comment further at this time.”

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