John Alford, known for roles in London's Burning and Grange Hill, has died at HMP Bure in Norfolk while serving an eight-and-a-half-year sentence for sexually assaulting two teenage girls. An investigation is underway.
A recent death in custody, including that of Ian Huntley, raises questions about the humanity of life sentences versus capital punishment in the UK's justice system.
Former Grange Hill and London's Burning actor John Alford has been found dead in his prison bed at HMP Bure, aged 54, following his conviction for sexually assaulting two teenage girls.
Serial killer Rose West has had her prison luxuries restored just weeks after allegedly sexually assaulting a younger inmate, sparking outrage over her 'gilded' incarceration.
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A Justice watchdog has launched an investigation into the death of Soham murderer Ian Huntley at HMP Frankland, with findings potentially taking up to six months to emerge.
John Alford, former actor from London's Burning and Grange Hill, has died in custody at HMP Bure just months into an eight-and-a-half-year sentence for sexually assaulting two teenage girls.
Tiffany Woods, serving life for second-degree murder after feeding cow's milk to her malnourished infant during Hurricane Katrina, was denied parole by one vote. Her son describes the family's devastation.
The fatal attack on Soham murderer Ian Huntley at HMP Frankland has emboldened inmates, putting high-profile prisoners like Wayne Couzens and Levi Bellfield at risk.
The fatal assault on Ian Huntley at HMP Frankland has triggered a lockdown and heightened tensions among inmates, with fears of copycat attacks targeting other notorious prisoners like Wayne Couzens.
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Prison governors report increasing attacks on high-profile inmates like Ian Huntley by prisoners with 'nothing to lose', citing longer sentences and overcrowding as key factors.
A UN agreement now includes women in prison for the first time, as global female incarceration nears one million. Campaigners hope this recognition leads to action.
A significant fire has erupted at the Raikes Clough industrial estate in Bolton, with flames engulfing a building. Fire crews are on scene, and residents are advised to avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed.
Firefighters battle a major blaze at a derelict building in Eastbourne, with strong winds threatening collapse and spreading to nearby properties. Residents advised to avoid the area.
A Pima County inmate claims Sheriff Chris Nanos endangered his life by failing to enforce COVID-19 protocols, filing a $1.35 million lawsuit as the sheriff faces criticism over the Nancy Guthrie investigation.
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Ghislaine Maxwell screens romance films like 'Indecent Proposal' to teach female empowerment in her new prison educator role at Federal Prison Camp Bryan, attracting inmates with her unconventional curriculum.
Anthony Russell, 43, appears in court accused of murdering Ian Huntley, who died after a metal bar attack in HMP Frankland. Huntley was serving life for the 2002 Soham murders.
An inmate has appeared in court charged with murdering Soham killer Ian Huntley, who was attacked at HMP Frankland. Huntley was serving life for the 2002 murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman.
Two Texas women were arrested for allegedly using drones disguised as crows to smuggle drugs, phones, and tobacco into a federal prison in Louisiana, marking the 9th and 10th arrests for such attempts this year.
Robert Maudsley, known as 'Hannibal the Cannibal', has spent 47 years in solitary confinement for four murders. New revelations expose the truth behind his incarceration and his family's campaign.
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Governor Kay Ivey commuted Charles 'Sonny' Burton's death sentence to life without parole, citing injustice as the triggerman received a reduced sentence.
John Nihipali Sr, 55, allegedly murdered his girlfriend before stealing her car to attack his estranged wife, leaving her critically injured while their son witnessed the violence.
Governor Kay Ivey commuted Charles 'Sonny' Burton's death sentence to life without parole, citing disparity as he didn't pull the trigger in the 1991 murder of Doug Battle.
Zoe Oldham, a prison officer at HMP Risley, has been sentenced to eight months in jail after admitting misconduct for sending nude photos and videos to an inmate, Lewis Smith.
Exclusive revelations from family, inmates, and guards detail the life of quadruple-murderer Robert Maudsley in his bulletproof cell at HMP Wakefield.
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A 43-year-old inmate has been charged with murder following the death of Soham killer Ian Huntley after an assault at HMP Frankland, a maximum security prison in Durham.
Justice Secretary David Lammy faces pressure to block public funds covering Ian Huntley's funeral costs after the child murderer died in prison custody.
Australia's prisons watchdog reports a marked decrease in safety and security with 12 escapes since US company MTC took over immigration detention centres.
Jahvine Kwamba, 21, pleaded guilty to misconduct in public office for a sexual relationship with an inmate at HMP Fosse Way and accepting money from his relatives.
Ian Huntley sent a chilling final letter from HMP Frankland warning a mystery woman about safety concerns just eight days before he was fatally attacked by a fellow inmate.
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Shane Goldsby, 25, was sentenced to 25 years for murdering Robert Munger after learning the convicted child rapist had assaulted his sister. Authorities failed to detect their connection.
