HM Prison Service19 Jan 2026Rising drug use and deterioration at prisonAn inspection of the jail found cells were cramped and lacked essentials like pillows and curtains.19 Jan 202613 Jan 2026Three prison workers deny allowing inmate's death Leanne Hollis, Aimee Adam and Merjury Chitadzinga all deny involvement in death of Christopher Pearson.13 Jan 20267 Jan 2026Murderer and fellow inmate who absconded are caughtMurderer Matthew Armstrong and Daniel Washbourne are arrested on suspicion of escaping lawful custody.7 Jan 20266 Jan 2026New CCTV released in hunt for absconded murdererTwo absconded prisoners are believed to have been spotted a number of times in recent days. 6 Jan 20265 Jan 2026Review into prison after murderer abscondsA manhunt was launched after three inmates failed to return to prison on New Years' Day.5 Jan 20264 Jan 2026Hunt for two prisoners continues as third is chargedAvon and Somerset Police has urged the public to call 999 immediately if the men are spotted.4 Jan 20263 Jan 2026Police trace missing prisoner after four daysJames Fitzpatrick failed to report back to HMP Castle Huntly - an open jail in Dundee - earlier this week.3 Jan 202619 Dec 2025Former prison officer jailed for child sex offencesThe 36-year-old is sentenced to 40 months in prison and given a sexual harm prevention order.19 Dec 20258 Dec 2025Staff failures might have contributed to prisoner death Mesut Olgun, 30, died six days after being found unconscious in his cell.8 Dec 2025...
