Teenage Boy Dies at Feltham Young Offenders' Institution
A teenage boy detained at Feltham Young Offenders' Institution (YOI) in west London has died, according to the Youth Custody Service.
The juvenile, held at HMP Feltham A—which accommodates children aged 15 to 18 who are either on remand or convicted—passed away in hospital on Monday.
Emergency Response and Medical Treatment
The London Ambulance Service reported receiving a call at 22:04 BST regarding an "unwell child" at the prison. Emergency personnel treated the boy at the scene before transporting him to hospital as a priority, where he subsequently died.
The London Ambulance Service dispatched an ambulance crew, two paramedics in fast response vehicles, an advanced paramedic, and an incident response officer to the location on Monday.
Investigation and Official Statements
A spokesperson for the Youth Custody Service stated that the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman will conduct an investigation into the death.
"We were saddened to hear of the death of a child from YOI Feltham, who died in hospital on Monday 20 April, 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."
The Metropolitan Police were contacted for comment regarding the incident.
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