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HMP Isle of Wight: Prisoners in 13 hour roof stand-off

Two prisoners at Isle of Wight prison managed to climb on top of the roof of their wing in Newport on Tuesday in the middle of the day. The stand-off lasted more than 13 hours with the prisoners protesting at … Continue reading

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Outbreaks of rebellion in the prison archipelago

Welford Road prison, Leicester: Imprisoned immigrant stages rooftop protest An inmate of Welford Road prison in Leicester staged a roof top protest at the Victorian jail today. It is believed he climbed out at around 10am. He shouted to people … Continue reading

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