It has been an infamous part of Manchester's skyline for 144 years. It's nearby 'twin', the iconic Boddington's chimney, tumbled in 2007 when the brewery was demolished.
But the stark 234ft high Strangeways tower still looms over the Victorian jail. However a report reveals that it is crumbling - and posing a danger to staff.
It's one a number of details contained in a new report into conditions behind bars at HMP Manchester. It found the prison was dealing with the fact that inmates felt safer during the Covid pandemic than they do under the 'normal regime' and that self-harm has rocketed since things have opened up.
