Investigation into death of sex offender in Leyland prison
A sex offender serving a life sentence has died in HMP Garth, near Leyland.
An investigation has been conducted into the death of sex offender at Leyland’s Garth Prison.
Neville Parker, who was sentenced to life in May 2023, died of metastatic lung carcinoma(cancer) on December 23, 2024, aged 74.
NHS England commissioned an independent clinical review into Parker’s clinical care, and this week, the Prison and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) has released a report on their findings.
A report by Adrian Usher, PPO Ombudsman, said: “The clinical reviewer concluded that the clinical care Mr Parker’s received at Garth was of a reasonable standard and equivalent to what he could have expected to receive in the community. She identified areas good practice where the registered nurse sought information and clarity with the hospital about Mr Parker’s ongoing care needs and supported him during his hospital visits.”
The PPO found no non-clinical issues of concern and made no recommendations.
At an inquest held on February 12, 2026, the coroner concluded that Parker died of natural causes.