William Brown
William Brown was 16, and youth worker Stephen Cain, who supported him, described him as personable, funny and likeable, with many people rooting for him, and said he had experienced much trauma. William was held at Polmont Young Offenders Institution because no secure children's places were available, and he was found dead in his cell on 7 October 2018. Evidence at a fatal accident inquiry describes his death as suicide. The inquiry is examining whether it could have been prevented, including concerns raised about his suicide risk before he was sent to Polmont.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. Fatal accident inquiry evidence and a BBC report say he died by suicide in his cell, and the inquiry is examining whether the death could have been prevented.
Reported by: Fatal accident inquiry evidence (court); BBC (reporters).