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A university student who killed herself while in prison for drink-driving seemed to be ‘petrified’ of other inmates the day before her body was found, her mum has told an inquiry.
Linda Allan, 56, told Falkirk Sheriff Court her daughter Katie appeared 'exhausted' after complaining about being kept awake at night by other inmates.
Student Katie Allan, 21, was found dead in her cell three weeks before she was due to be released on tag - with a fatal accident inquiry opening today in relation to her death
Katie Allan, 21, and William Brown, 16, were found dead in their cells in separate incidents at the Polmont Young Offenders Institution in 2018.
Katie Allan, 21, and William Lindsay, 16, were found dead in their cells in separate incidents at the facility in 2018.