A 16-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive at a young offender institution in West London, prompting an investigation by the Metropolitan Police.
The teenager was being held at Feltham Young Offender Institution (YOI) when he was discovered unresponsive on Monday evening. He was subsequently rushed to a hospital, where he later passed away, according to authorities.
The Metropolitan Police have stated that the death is being treated as unexpected, and officers are actively working to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident. A spokesperson said: 'We are working at pace to determine what happened.'
Official Response
A Youth Custody Service spokesman expressed condolences, saying: '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 is standard procedure for all deaths in custody, the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman will conduct a thorough investigation. The spokesman added: 'It would be inappropriate to comment further at this time.'
Background
Feltham YOI is a facility for young male offenders aged 15 to 21, located in West London. Incidents of this nature are subject to rigorous scrutiny to ensure accountability and prevent future tragedies.
The police have not yet released further details about the boy's identity or the specific events leading to his death. The investigation is ongoing, and updates are expected as more information becomes available.
