37-year-old inmate Matthew Lothian's suicide in Wollongong prison under investigation.

An inquest is underway into the suicide of 37-year-old inmate Matthew Lothian, who died in January 2021 after seizing a modified handgun from a prison officer during an escort in Wollongong. The investigation will assess prison policies on firearm inspections, the mental health treatment provided to Lothian, and whether proper restraints were used. Concerns about the condition of the holster and possible stressors in Lothian's life will also be examined.

September 30, 2024
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