Before Coroner Johanna Thompson
Liverpool and Wirral Coroners Court, Gerard Majella Courthouse, Boundary Street, Liverpool L5 2QD
Scheduled 16 June - 20 June 2025
Daniel Fielding (“Danny) died on 19 January 2024 whilst a prisoner at HMP Liverpool. Now an inquest will open to examine the circumstances of his death.
The oldest of his siblings, Danny is described as being a sweet, cheeky little boy who grew up to be loving, kind and funny. He was a much-loved son, father and brother.
Danny had an extensive history of self-harm and suicide attempts and received care and treatment from the mental health teams both when in the community and whilst in custody.
On the 13 October 2023, Daniel was remanded to HMP Liverpool, where he underwent a mental health assessment. There was a delay of approximately a month before he was prescribed with medication for his mental health.
Between 12 December and 19 January Danny was placed on an ACCT, a safety plan for prisoners at risk of suicide or self-harm, on two occasions due to self-harm and concerns about his mental health.
On 17 and 18 January it was noted that he had refused to attend work but gave no reason for doing so. Another prisoner stated that he had also passed on concerns to a member of staff in the two days leading up to his death.
In the early hours of the 19 January within five minutes of an alleged morning welfare check Danny was found unresponsive in his cell.
The inquest into Danny's death will seek to explore the following issues:
- The appropriateness of the ACCT management process between 13 October and 19 January 2024
- The appropriateness of healthcare intervention in respect of his mental health and self-harm between 13 October and 19 January 2024
- The management of concerns relating to debt between 13 October and 19 January 2024
- The quality and appropriateness of welfare checks made by staff on 19 January 2024
ENDS
NOTES TO EDITORS
For further information or to note your interest, please contact Gemma Vine on gemma.vine@isonharrison.co.uk.
Daniel’s family are represented by Inquest Lawyers Group member Gemma Vine of Ison Harrison Limited and Counsel Richard Copnall of Park Lane Plowden.
The family are supported by INQUEST Caseworker Jordan Ferdinand-Sargeant.
Journalists should refer to the Samaritans Media Guidelines for reporting suicide and self-harm and guidance for reporting on inquests.
Daniel Fielding
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Before Coroner Johanna Thompson
Liverpool and Wirral Coroners Court, Gerard Majella Courthouse, Boundary Street, Liverpool L5 2QD
Scheduled 16 June - 20 June 2025
Daniel Fielding (“Danny) died on 19 January 2024 whilst a prisoner at HMP Liverpool. Now an inquest will open to examine the circumstances of his death.
The oldest of his siblings, Danny is described as being a sweet, cheeky little boy who grew up to be loving, kind and funny. He was a much-loved son, father and brother.
Danny had an extensive history of self-harm and suicide attempts and received care and treatment from the mental health teams both when in the community and whilst in custody.
On the 13 October 2023, Daniel was remanded to HMP Liverpool, where he underwent a mental health assessment. There was a delay of approximately a month before he was prescribed with medication for his mental health.
Between 12 December and 19 January Danny was placed on an ACCT, a safety plan for prisoners at risk of suicide or self-harm, on two occasions due to self-harm and concerns about his mental health.
On 17 and 18 January it was noted that he had refused to attend work but gave no reason for doing so. Another prisoner stated that he had also passed on concerns to a member of staff in the two days leading up to his death.
In the early hours of the 19 January within five minutes of an alleged morning welfare check Danny was found unresponsive in his cell.
The inquest into Danny's death will seek to explore the following issues:
ENDS
NOTES TO EDITORS
For further information or to note your interest, please contact Gemma Vine on gemma.vine@isonharrison.co.uk.
Daniel’s family are represented by Inquest Lawyers Group member Gemma Vine of Ison Harrison Limited and Counsel Richard Copnall of Park Lane Plowden.
The family are supported by INQUEST Caseworker Jordan Ferdinand-Sargeant.
Journalists should refer to the Samaritans Media Guidelines for reporting suicide and self-harm and guidance for reporting on inquests.
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