Peter Lynch, a 61-year-old grandfather convicted of violent disorder during an anti-immigration protest, has been found dead in his prison cell. Authorities believe Lynch took his own life on Saturday night at HMP Moorland, near Doncaster in South Yorkshire.
Details of Conviction
Lynch was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison on August 22 after pleading guilty to charges of violent disorder. The conviction stemmed from an incident at a hotel housing asylum seekers in Rotherham. During a hearing at Sheffield Crown Court, it was revealed that Lynch had confronted police officers and displayed a placard accusing MPs, police, and the media of being “corrupt.
Authorities have confirmed that a coroner’s inquest will follow to determine the cause of death and that the prison service will review its protocols to ensure the safety and well-being of other inmates.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
