Matthew Trickett Threatened Self-Harm, West Mercia Police Custody Sergeant States

Matthew Trickett, charged under the National Security Act, expressed intentions of self-harm while in police custody, an inquest has heard. A West Mercia Police custody sergeant confirmed that Mr Trickett was subsequently placed under constant supervision just days before his release and eventual death.

Mr Trickett, 37, a former Royal Marine, was found deceased in a park in Maidenhead on 28th May. He had been released on bail on 24th May, four days prior to his discovery.

The inquest heard that Mr Trickett made the self-harm declaration during a custody review at Worcester police station on 22nd May. This testimony directly contradicts prior police statements that had maintained Mr Trickett never indicated any intent to harm himself.

Alongside two other men, Mr Trickett had been accused of aiding Hong Kong intelligence services in the UK, including alleged surveillance of Hong Kong dissidents. All three men were released on bail, with their next court appearance scheduled for September.

The circumstances surrounding Mr Trickett's death remain under investigation, with the inquest continuing to examine the events leading to his passing.