Britain's most dangerous man: Robert Maudsley's over 40 years in a glass box
Robert Maudsley has spent over 40 years in solitary confinement in a glass cell at Wakefield Prison after killing four men.
Category : Prisons
Stephen Lawrence killer clashed with Manchester Arena bomber in prison, report reveals
David Norris clashed with Hashem Abedi in Belmarsh Prison, calling him a terrorist. Parole Board documents reveal details as Norris is denied release.
Sex offender died of oxycodone overdose at Forest Bank
David Ogden, 44, died after taking an overdose of oxycodone on his first morning at Forest Bank prison, an investigation has found.
Waiting for the Out: Dennis Kelly's prison drama praised as 'magnificent'
Dennis Kelly's six-part prison drama Waiting for the Out, adapted from Andy West's memoir, is praised as 'totally magnificent' for its moving story of a philosophy teacher.
Killer of boy, 6, freed as family at 'breaking point'
Ronald Exantus, 42, has been freed from a Kentucky prison after serving 11 years for killing six-year-old Logan Tipton, leaving the family at breaking point.
Record 66 deaths in NSW custody and police operations, report finds
A record 66 deaths in NSW custody and police operations in 2025, including 12 Indigenous deaths and nine self-harm incidents.
Killer's mum moved to Lucy Letby's 'cushty' unit
Kiran Kaur, jailed for helping her son after he murdered Henry Nowak, has been moved to Lucy Letby's unit at HMP Bronzefield over attack fears.
Twins sue Universal Orlando over Harry Potter ride injuries
Twin brothers sue Universal Orlando over injuries allegedly sustained on the Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry ride at Epic Universe on Christmas Day.
Life prisoner who killed teen sentenced for prison crimes
A man serving a life sentence for the 2015 murder of Conner Marshall has been given 3 years 7 months for prison offences including acquiring criminal property.
Ex-Prison Guard Convicted of Manslaughter in Fatal Beating of New York Inmate
Jonah Levi, a former New York prison guard, was convicted of manslaughter in the fatal beating of inmate Messiah Nantwi, with cover-up charges also upheld.
Murder Inquiry Launched After Inmate Dies Following Belmarsh Attack
A murder inquiry has begun after a 36-year-old inmate died following an assault at HMP Belmarsh. Two men arrested.
Thousands Flee Wildfires in France and Spain as Southern Europe Sees Extreme Heat
About 30,000 people flee wildfires in France and Spain as a marine heatwave brings extreme temperatures to southern Europe, prompting EU help and national emergency measures.
Eight inmates, including four murder suspects, recaptured after Louisiana jailbreak
Eight inmates, including four murder suspects, have been recaptured after escaping a Louisiana detention centre, following a multi-agency manhunt.
Merseyside prison breaks: van raids, fake illness
Blood brothers sprung from a prison van, a murderer who faked illness, and a gangster caught buying a butty: Merseyside's prison break history.
Putin soldier tied to tree and thrown into pit for two days
A Russian soldier was tied to a birch tree and thrown into a pit for two days for refusing to fight with a knee injury in Ukraine, Astra reports.
‘Incomprehension’ at funeral of Alan McCluskey, one of five Dundalk crash victims
Funeral of Alan McCluskey, 23, one of five killed in Dundalk crash, held in Drumconrath, Co Meath, with mourners told of 'incomprehension'.
Labour to abolish most short prison sentences in sentencing overhaul
Labour to abolish most short prison sentences, introduce Texas-style early release and toughen community punishments in a major sentencing overhaul for England and Wales.
Palestine Action hunger strikers' health worsens amid critical protest
Palestine Action hunger strikers in critical health after 65 days. Three prisoners refusing food face muscle spasms, hearing loss, and other severe symptoms, prompting medical warnings.
Soham murderer Ian Huntley critically injured in prison attack
Soham killer Ian Huntley is fighting for life after being attacked in HMP Frankland with a spiked metal pole; he has a 5% survival chance.
Prison release checks to be tightened after wrongful release of sex offender
Justice secretary to announce enhanced prison checks after Hadush Kebatu, who sexually assaulted a girl, was wrongly freed instead of being held for immigration.
Illinois officer who killed Sonya Massey denied medical release
Former Illinois deputy Sean Grayson, convicted of killing Sonya Massey, was denied early medical release from prison on Friday despite a cancer diagnosis.
Manhunt after prisoner escapes prison van at Liverpool court
A 22-year-old man is on the run after escaping from a prison van outside Liverpool Magistrates Court on Saturday, as police launch an urgent search.
Police Hunting Escaped Prisoner Who Fled from Court Van
Stephen Grzyb, 22, is wanted after escaping from a prison van outside Liverpool Magistrates Court on Saturday. Police urge anyone who sees him to call 999.
Probation staff get real-time tag data and random drug tests
Probation staff will get real-time electronic monitoring data and the power to issue random drug tests to offenders under Government plans to cut crime.
Mum who lost £400,000 to gambling addiction after a work bingo night was jailed
Sian Mclear-Dyer stole over £320,000 from her employer to fund a gambling addiction that began after a bingo night. She served time in prison and now helps others.
Kayden Moy's family deserve better after sick prison rap
One of Kayden Moy's killers has made a sick rap from prison, adding to his family's pain. Plus: Andy Burnham's nuclear submarine jobs plan for Scotland.
Paedophile who wanted to kill and eat child jailed 8 years
John Weber, 48, from Limerick, was jailed for eight years after admitting he wanted to kidnap, torture, rape and cannibalise children, and possessing and distributing child sex abuse material.
Boy, 1, Boiled Alive; Mother and Boyfriend Sentenced
Samantha Garver, 26, and Sergio Mena, 34, were sentenced to 14 and 21 years respectively for the murder of toddler Henry Wheatley-Brown, who died after being placed in a scalding bath.
More prisoners recalled than released in England and Wales
A new report reveals that more prisoners in England and Wales are being recalled to custody than are being released, raising concerns about the prison system.
Homelessness Crisis Starts at Prison Gate
Prisoners released without housing are fueling the homelessness crisis, with a new report showing many end up on the streets soon after discharge.
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