The inquest into the death of hotel receptionist Marta Elena Vento revealed that Stephen Cole, who had psychosis, lacked proper community care post-release from Winchester prison. After being released, he was not referred to any mental health care team or GP. Cole's mental health support in prison had been compromised due to understaffing, worsened by the transition to a private health provider. The absence of follow-up for his medication needs led to his violent attack on Vento, which lasted for 42 minutes and resulted in numerous injuries.
Stephen Cole was released from prison without proper community care or follow-up on his mental health needs, which contributed to the tragic death of a hotel receptionist.
The understaffed mental health team at Winchester prison failed to provide adequate aftercare for Cole, severely impacting support for individuals requiring ongoing mental health treatment.
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