Black man with sickle cell disease died ‘naked and alone’ in cell after complaining of breathing difficulties

Wayne Bayley’s family had to ‘fight’ for answers following his death, partly due to a lack of awareness of sickle cell disease and regard for patients’ wellbeing - (Supplied)

The family of a Black sickle cell patient who died “naked and alone” in prison after a medical crisis have described their pain as an inquest found that neglect was a contributing factor.

Wayne Bayley was found unresponsive in a cell on the healthcare unit at HMP Pentonville on 17 May 2022, 10 hours after being restrained by prison officers in response to him raising concerns about being placed in a dirty cell, an inquest heard.