A prolific criminal who was once featured on a most wanted list has died while serving a prison sentence in Nottinghamshire.
Death in Custody
Klayton Smith, aged 32, died on Friday, November 7, during his incarceration at HMP Lowdham Grange. The category B prison is now the centre of an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
A spokesperson for the Prison Service confirmed that the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman will conduct a full investigation, which is standard procedure for all deaths occurring in custody. The exact cause of Smith's death remains unknown at this time.
Violent Criminal Past
Smith had a significant criminal history marked by violent offences. He was serving time for a robbery that ultimately led to his imprisonment at the Nottinghamshire facility.
In a particularly grave incident from 2022, Smith was charged with attacking a 78-year-old man in the victim's own home in Clifton, Nottingham. During this violent robbery, he stole the elderly victim's shotgun and ammunition.
Notoriety and Media Appearances
Smith's criminal activities brought him a degree of notoriety in the region. Nottinghamshire Police had previously labelled him as the county's most wanted man.
His infamy was further cemented when his arrest was captured on camera and featured on Channel 5's popular television programme, Police Interceptors. This broadcast brought his status as a sought-after criminal to a national audience.
The investigation into Klayton Smith's death continues as authorities work to determine what exactly transpired at HMP Lowdham Grange.
