An inmate at Forest Bank Prison has died after police were called over concerns for a man's welfare.
The body of Jonathan Paul Pisani, 46, was found inside the Salford jail on Wednesday, 19 January.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed they were called to the prison in Agecroft to reports of concern for the welfare of a man.
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On arrival they found the body of Mr Pisani, who was being held at the jail.
He had been recalled to prison for breaching licence conditions after serving time for possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life.
There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death, and a file has been passed to the coroner.
An inquest was opened at Bolton Coroners' Court on Monday (January 31).
As a death in custody, it will be investigated by the Independent Prisons and Probation Ombudsman.
The category B prison has capacity for 1,460 prisoners and is run by Sodexo Justice Services.
An HMP Forest Bank spokesperson said: "We can confirm that a prisoner sadly died at HMP Forest Bank on Wednesday, 19th January 2022.
"It would be inappropriate to comment any further at this stage."
A spokesperson for GMP said: "At around 7.30am on Wednesday 19 January 2022, police were called to HMP Forest Bank to reports of the concern for the welfare of a man.
"Officers attended and sadly found the body of a 46-year-old man who was being held at the prison.
"There are no suspicious circumstances and a file has been passed to the coroner."
