David Lammy under pressure as two more prisoners mistakenly freed
Two prisoners, including a sex offender, mistakenly freed from Wandsworth jail just days after new checks, putting David Lammy under pressure.
Category : Prisons
Ex-prison governor backs death penalty after notorious inmates
Vanessa Frake, former head of security at HMP Wormwood Scrubs, now supports capital punishment citing horrendous crimes by inmates like Ian Huntley and Wayne Couzens.
Soham Killer Ian Huntley Died From Head Injury After Prison Attack
Ian Huntley died from a blunt head injury after being attacked with a metal bar at HMP Frankland, an inquest has heard.
Personal trainer jailed for third drug conviction
Anthony Maguire, using EncroChat handle 'Edible Tequila', was jailed for nine years for cocaine conspiracy, his third drug trafficking conviction.
Mother Charged with Murder of Eight-Month-Old Baby
Francisca Nti, 36, has been charged with murdering her eight-month-old daughter at their Essex home. She will appear in court today.
Arsonist who killed two pensioners found in wheelie bin
Paul Joseph Smith, who started a fatal house fire killing two pensioners, died from drug overdose and his body was found in a wheelie bin two days later.
Boy, 7, dies after beach tragedy in Essex
A seven-year-old boy involved in a beach tragedy that killed a mother and daughter has died in hospital a week later, Essex Police said.
Husband admits murdering wife who tried to leave him
Syed Ahmad pleaded guilty to murdering his wife Anam Rafay, stabbing her 40 times after she sought a divorce. He claimed abnormal mental functioning but later admitted guilt.
Jason Hoganson death natural causes drug use
Coroner rules former film actor Jason Hoganson, who was released early from HMP Durham, died from natural causes and drug use. He had starred in cult film Empire State.
Man threatens Cardiff shop worker with scissors in robbery
Ashley Eadie, 32, threatened a shop worker with scissors in Cardiff, took £100, and later handed himself in, saying he couldn't live with what he'd done.
Prison Security Systems Unrepaired Amid Drug Crisis
NAO report finds broken security systems and maintenance backlog allow drugs to flood prisons; probation service also on brink.
Driver killed nan, threatened family with hammer jailed
Neil Jones, 48, killed Lin Donnelly in a 2024 crash, then a year later brandished a claw hammer at a family and trapped a man between cars.
Fire ravages historic St Andrew's Church in Leicester city centre
A massive fire has engulfed the 150-year-old St Andrew's Church in Leicester city centre, sending thick smoke across the skyline as firefighters battle the blaze.
Hunger-striking Palestine Action members in critical condition, doctors warn
Palestine Action prisoners Heba Muraisi, Kamran Ahmed and Lewie Chiaramello on hunger strike face critical health deterioration, with one hospitalised five times.
Mistaken Prison Release Exposes Systemic Failures in UK Jails
The accidental release of a convicted sex offender from HMP Chelmsford highlights deep-rooted problems in England and Wales' prison system.
Black Panther killer Donald Neilson dies in prison aged 75
Donald Neilson, the serial killer known as the Black Panther, dies in prison at age 75 while serving life sentences for murder.
Florida's oldest executed inmate: 80-year-old put to death
Dominick Anthony Occhicone, 80, was executed by lethal injection for the 1986 double murder of his ex-girlfriend's parents, becoming the oldest person put to death in Florida history.
Soham murderer Ian Huntley dies after prison attack
Soham murderer Ian Huntley dies after being attacked with a metal bar at HMP Frankland. He killed Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in 2002.
Ex-Officer Executed in Florida for 1987 Rape Murder of Girl
Former police officer James Duckett was executed in Florida for the 1987 rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl, nearly 40 years after the crime.
Girl, 9, dies days after mother killed in Cavan crash
Nine-year-old Irena Mereacre died in hospital days after the car crash that killed her mother, Nell Raven, in Co Cavan. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.
Aberdare vape shop closed for three months over illegal sales
Best Vape in Aberdare has been boarded up after Trading Standards found it repeatedly sold illegal tobacco and vapes to underage customers, leading to a three-month closure order.
Brazil's Celebrity Prison: Inside the Notorious Jail Housing Robinho and Other Infamous Criminals
Amazon Prime's new series explores Brazil's notorious prison housing Robinho and five shocking true crime cases, including heiress Suzane von Richthofen and the murder of Isabella Nardoni.
Nearly 40,000 prisoners freed early in overcrowding crisis
Nearly 40,000 prisoners released early under emergency scheme to tackle jail overcrowding, with foreign nationals making up 9.6% of freed inmates.
Prison Education Cuts Linked to Rise in Drug Use and Violence, Watchdog Warns
Prison education cuts up to 50% linked to rising drug use, self-harm and violence, warns watchdog. Thousands of releases raise public safety concerns.
Serial abuser jailed for six years after Turkey holiday
Stephen Rooney, 36, has been jailed for six years for battering three ex-girlfriends, including stripping one naked and pushing her from a hotel room in Turkey.
Chile Ends Privileged Prison Conditions for Pinochet’s Henchmen
Chile's President Boric ends privileged prison conditions for Pinochet-era human rights violators, converting Punta Peuco into a regular jail.
Five More Prisoners Freed in Error After Sex Offender's Release from Essex Jail
Union reveals five more prisoners mistakenly released in same week as Essex sex offender Hadush Kebatu, with staff shortages and early release schemes blamed.
Harley Seal, 18, identified in fatal Whitstable crash
Harley Seal, 18, died after his motorbike collided with a white Mercedes A180 on Chestfield Road, Whitstable. A murder probe has been launched and Connor Todd, 19, charged.
‘Catastrophic’ Dartmoor Prison Radon Lease to Cost Taxpayers Over £100m
MoJ's 10-year lease of HMP Dartmoor, closed due to radon, expected to cost over £100m. MPs call it a catastrophic failure.
Sex Offender Freed From Wandsworth Prison by Mistake Is Back in Custody
Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, accidentally freed from Wandsworth prison, is arrested in Finsbury Park after a week-long manhunt.
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