Inquest into Marta Elena Vento’s killing by Stephen Cole, who had psychosis, told of ‘crisis’ on mental health team at Winchester prison

A man with psychosis who killed a hotel receptionist weeks after being set free from prison was not referred to community care teams or a GP when he was released, an inquest has heard.

The mental health team at Winchester prison was understaffed and lacked leadership after a takeover of its services by a private provider, the inquest was told.