HMP Pentonville

Mother Calls for HMP Pentonville Closure After Son's Death

Saroj Chumber is demanding the closure of HMP Pentonville after her son, Gareth Chumber-Kelly, died there four days after being remanded. An inquest found multiple serious failures by the prison contributed to his death, including lost paperwork and lack of mental health support. The prison faces calls for closure due to its Victorian infrastructure and ongoing safety issues.