HMP Bristol has refuted a claim that prisoners have been left "shivering" in "inhumane" conditions during an ongoing issue with its heating. Two sources, who both declined to be named, have separately contacted Bristol Live complaining of the impact a lack of heating and hot water has had on inmates.
Last week the prison in Horfield confirmed a report that A and G wings have been without heating since November 24. A prison spokesperson said at the time: “We are working to urgently resolve heating issues at HMP Bristol, prisoners are being provided with extra blankets, jumpers and flasks of hot water in the meantime.”
An anonymous source who has contact with an inmate has since claimed that “when they’re on the phone, I can hear them shivering", and described the situation as "inhumane.” The source alleged that the inmate they spoke to denied being given those extra resources to keep warm initially, claiming that clothes were only offered on Wednesday (December 14) with small heaters also distributed on the same day.
