Peter Lynch Found Dead in Prison After Rioting

Peter Lynch, a 61-year-old grandfather, was found dead in his prison cell at HMP Moorland on October 19, with the preliminary cause of death determined to be hanging, an inquest revealed. Lynch had been sentenced to two years and eight months for his involvement in a violent riot outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in Rotherham on August 4. During the riot, he was part of a mob that directed aggressive and racist remarks at police and was seen holding a placard that accused various authorities of corruption. Despite not physically attacking any officers, Lynch's actions were deemed to incite violence among the mob. His health issues included diabetes and a previous heart attack, which were mentioned during his court hearing. Investigations into his death are ongoing, with the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman involved as per standard procedure for deaths in custody.