Failed asylum seeker jailed for school weapon incident
South Sudanese national Both Douk Deng, 21, was jailed for two years after going to a school armed with a hammer, hatchet and knife, citing frustration over his immigration status.
Category : Prisons
Man jailed for child sex offences from 1990s
Mohammad Haddad, 70, sentenced to six years for attempted rape and indecent assault of a young girl in the 1990s, victim says it 'changed her forever'.
US Firm Fined for Australian Immigration Security Failures, Amount Withheld
The US prison firm MTC was fined after a dozen escapes from Australian detention centres, but the border force refuses to disclose the penalty amount.
Failed asylum seeker jailed for taking weapons to school
An attention-seeking failed asylum seeker who went to a school armed with a hammer, hatchet and kitchen knife has been jailed for two years.
James Desborough convicted of two more murders while on life sentence
James Desborough, already serving life for killing his cellmate, was convicted of murdering and dismembering two vulnerable friends in Cornwall. He may face a whole-life term.
Badenoch: 'Paedos never rehab' - urges Burnham to keep jailed
Kemi Badenoch has urged Andy Burnham to keep paedophiles and rapists in jail, warning that early release steals victims' justice and creates terror.
Amsterdam crash: explosives fears after BMW chase
Police in Amsterdam responded after a vehicle believed to carry explosives crashed during a chase from a ram-raid in Fürth, Germany. Four men fled, properties evacuated.
Serial drunk driver gets 50 years for fifth DWI
Eugenio Les Zavala, 34, was sentenced to 50 years in prison after his fifth drunk driving conviction in Texas, with prosecutors calling him a continued threat to public safety.
Liverpool Prison Watchdog Jailed for Smuggling Drugs and Sending Sexual Messages to Inmate
Former prison watchdog Helen Spree jailed for five years for smuggling drugs and sending sexual messages to inmates at HMP Liverpool.
Salford Hitman Mark Fellows Sentenced to Whole Life Term for Gangland Murders
Mark Fellows, Salford hitman, sentenced to whole life term for murdering gangland rivals Paul Massey and John Kinsella in execution-style shootings.
Jack Shepherd admits barbecue tongs attack on woman
Speedboat killer Jack Shepherd pleaded guilty to assaulting a woman, including with barbecue tongs, over a prison video link from HMP Swaleside in Kent.
Twelve More Prisoners Released in Error in England and Wales, Lammy Reveals
David Lammy confirms 12 more accidental prisoner releases in England and Wales; two still at large, non-violent.
When Rock Stars Fall Out: The Neighbourhood Nightmare of Musician Neighbours
From Jimmy Page vs. Robbie Williams to John Cage vs. John Lennon, explore the history of musician neighbourly feuds.
Meta disregarded own teen harm research, Tennessee says
In opening statements, Tennessee lawyers said Meta ignored internal research about harm to teens, while Meta argued it is transparent and works to fix problems.
Iran prisoners sew lips shut in hunger strike amid execution surge
Inmates at Iran's largest jail have sewn their lips shut in a hunger strike protest as executions in the country soar, according to reports.
Prison Nurses Face Toxic Drug Fume Risks as Spice Crisis Worsens
RCN reports prison nurses face health risks from toxic synthetic drug fumes, prompting urgent meeting with prison officials and NHS England.
Sarkozy Granted Permanent Police Protection in Prison
Nicolas Sarkozy receives permanent police protection in La Santé prison after starting sentence for illegal campaign funding from Libya.
'Love of my life': Prison officer avoids jail over affair with inmate
Prison officer Rosie Smith avoids jail for romantic relationship with inmate Marli Casaletto at HMP Rochester; judge calls it far more than 'stupid'.
Death Row Inmate and Prison Guard Die in Apparent Suicide Pact
George Smithey, 70, commits suicide at San Quentin after death sentence commuted to life without parole.
US Prison Food Crisis Exposed in New Book
New book 'Eating Behind Bars' reveals poor food quality in US prisons, including rotten meat and maggot-infested produce, and its wide-ranging consequences.
Sex Offender Freed by Mistake Recaptured in London
Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, mistakenly released from Wandsworth prison, arrested in Finsbury Park after public tip-off.
UK Prisons Near Collapse Three Times Under Sunak, Review Reveals
Report finds UK prison system was days from collapse three times under Sunak, with No 10 refusing early action until last minute.
Somali Migrant Who Killed Pensioner in Remembrance Day Rampage Gets Hospital Order
Somali migrant Musse Ali, 67, given indefinite hospital order for killing pensioner and stabbing two others in Remembrance Day knife attack in south London.
Manhunt launched for drug gang leader who absconded from Cheshire prison
Police search for Daniel Buckley, 37, who absconded from HMP Thorn Cross in Warrington. He was jailed for 16 years for drug offences.
Pinal County Sheriff Opens Up About Risky Jail Experiment in New Netflix Season
Netflix's Unlocked season 2 follows Pinal County inmates given self-governance. Sheriff Teeple discusses risks while inmates find hope.
Four US Prison Guards Sentenced in Beating Death of Black Inmate
Four New York prison guards jailed for beating death of inmate Robert Brooks, with sentences ranging from 2 to 22 years.
Ian Huntley's Death Celebrated by Inmates as 'Chaos' Erupts at HMP Frankland
Inmates at HMP Frankland celebrated Ian Huntley's death after the double child killer was attacked in prison. He died from injuries sustained in the assault.
Conman posed as detective jailed for targeting elderly
Zakariya Horvath has been jailed for 27 months for posing as a police officer to trick elderly victims in Tyneside and County Durham into handing over their savings.
Prisoners shouted for unlock after man found unresponsive
Prisoners shouted for cell doors to be unlocked after Brian Holland, 53, was found unresponsive at HMP Liverpool. Ombudsman report demands radio review.
Inmate smuggles Chicken Cottage takeaway into HMP Wandsworth, sparks TikTok investigation
An HMP Wandsworth inmate posted a TikTok video of a smuggled Chicken Cottage takeaway, prompting a prison investigation amid ongoing security concerns.
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