Prisoner died after being discharged from hospital too soon, inquiry finds
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Prisoner died after being discharged from hospital too soon, inquiry finds

Peter Carter died on June 11, 2019, after being transferred from HMP Glenochil and undergoing surgery. 

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Investigation ongoing after West Lothian schools targeted in cyber attack

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