A TAVISTOCK man facing sentencing on indecency charges was found hanged in his prison cell last Thursday morning.

Timothy Warlow, 39, formerly a teacher of Plymouth Road, Tavistock, was discovered by his cellmate at Exeter prison at 7.45am. He had not been seen by staff since the night before.

Mr Warlow was due to be sentenced after pleaded guilty to three charges of taking indecent pictures of children during 1999 and 2000.

Police said there were no suspicious circumstances, but the coroner has been informed and an investigation launched.

Sentencing had already been adjourned twice to assess Mr Warlow's psychiatric and medical condition. In court last Friday, prosecutor Jason Beal said Mr Warlow had been remanded in custody for further reports after attempting to kill himself following the last hearing.