Gordon Fraser, 79, died within his cell at HMP Addiewell, West Lothian, on 5 June 2022 following a period of deteriorating health. 

The cause of his death was complications of pulmonary thromboembolism, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and ischaemic heart disease and cerebral palsy.

Sheriff Valerie Mays, at Livingston Sheriff Court, stated: “I am satisfied on the evidence before me that, as submitted by those representing the various parties in the inquiry, there is no need to make any findings other than the formal findings in relation to place and cause of death. Mr Fraser died of natural causes and received appropriate care and treatment for his health conditions during his time in prison.”