CCTV footage of the moment a prisoner dealt a fatal blow to a fellow inmate will be played at his inquest, a coroner has declared.

Alastaire Scott punched Frazer Stent in the head on Chilham wing of Rochester Prison on October 12, 2014.

Dad-of-one Mr Stent struck his head as he fell and the 28-year-old from Hadlow, north west London, died in hospital a week later on October 19.

At a pre-inquest review at the Archbishop’s Palace in Maidstone, assistant coroner Jeremy Chipperfield decided CCTV footage of the attack would be played to a jury at Mr Stent’s inquest in September.

He also said Scott, who was jailed for four years after he admitted manslaughter, should also appear as a witness.

Russell Fortt, representing the prison service, said the court should take the judge's sentencing remarks into consideration before Scott gives evidence.

He said: "We need to prohibit a coroner and jury reaching any conclusion inconsistent with criminal proceedings."

Mr Fortt also raised questions as to the venue of the inquest, which is set to be held at Archbishop's Palace.

He said: "If we do need him [Scott] to come this raises questions as to the venue. A risk assessment will have to be carried out.

"It would be unsafe for Mr Scott to sit in a room just as this without precautions or a screen. He could give evidence by video link or it could be heard in a suitable court room."

Fleur Hallett, representing Mr Stent's sister, Nicola Stent, was also present at the pre-inquest review.

She said: "The family are concerned about the use and supply of drugs in the prison and about bullying and violence.

"They are concerned there is a connection between the violence and the use of drugs."

Mr Stent's inquest is due to begin on Monday, September 12, and is expected to last between five and seven days.

Mr Stent was serving a sentence for burglary at Rochester Prison, which was imposed at Harrow Crown Court in November 2013, at the time of his death.