I WAS very sorry to hear of the death of Terence Coughlan in Parkhurst Prison and would like to extend sincere condolences to his family and friends at this time.

May i suggest the family contact Inquest, 89-93 Fonthill Road, London N4 3JH Tel 020 726311 - inquest@inquest.org.uk who will be able to offer support at this time - I would hope the prison ombudsman investigation will be thorough and explore all avenues of necessary enquiry.

GEORGE COOMBS, Hove.