The inquest into the death of 25-year-old Ace Wilson has formally opened at Wakefield coroner’s court. Ace was found unresponsive in his cell at HMP Leeds on Friday, June 14. Paramedics were called, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The provisional cause of death remains “pending investigation”. His death is under active police investigation. Several members of Ace’s family were present in court. Their solicitor said the strong turnout reflects their deep concern over the circumstances surrounding his death. The inquest has been adjourned and will continue at a later date.
00:00Hello, I'm Rachel Grealish from the Yorkshire Post and I'm here in Wakefield today where the inquest into the death of 25-year-old Ace Wilton has formally opened at the coroner's court.
00:11Ace was found unresponsive in his cell at HMP Leeds on Friday, June 14th, 2025.
00:17Paramedics were called but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
00:20The provisional cause of death remains pending investigation and his death is under active police investigation.
00:26Several members of Ace's family were present in the court and the solicitor said the strong turnout reflects a deep concern over the circumstances surrounding his death.
00:36The inquest has been adjourned and will continue at a later date.
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