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Ivor Manton, 43, died in HMP Chelmsford on March 6 after a synthetic cannabinoid overdose, with up to six inmates possibly affected.
Ivor Manton, 43, died in hospital on March 6 at HMP Chelmsford after a drug-related incident involving synthetic cannabinoids, commonly known as "spice."
At least one other inmate required emergency treatment, with up to six prisoners possibly overdosing.
The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman is investigating, as is standard for all deaths in custody.
The prison, which has faced longstanding issues with overcrowding, staffing shortages, and drug trafficking, was previously described as being in a state of near collapse.
Synthetic cannabinoids have been linked to numerous non-natural prison deaths in England and Wales, with over 49% of inmates entering custody having an identified drug need.
The Prison Service maintains a zero-tolerance policy on drugs.
Ivor Manton, de 43 años, murió en HMP Chelmsford el 6 de marzo después de una sobredosis de cannabinoide sintético, con hasta seis reclusos posiblemente afectados.