The Latest Breaking News from Belmarsh Prison

Southport killer threw boiling water mixed with sugar at Belmarsh prison officer, court hears

Axel Rudakubana was jailed last year and has since been transferred to Broadmoor psychiatric hospital

The Independent UK · Sep 21

Southport killer refuses to leave prison cell for court hearing

Axel Rudakubana was due to appear at Liverpool Crown Court via video-link from London’s Belmarsh Prison for a hearing to correct his sentence.

Evening Standard · Feb 4, 2025

Julian Assange flies to the remote Pacific island of Saipan: where is it and what's next?

The WikiLeaks founder has been released from Belmarsh Prison in London — but why is going to an island famous for its role in the Second World War?

Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2024

High Commissioner Stephen Smith visits Julian Assange in prison as NGO Reporters Without Borders turned away

Australia's High Commissioner to the UK visits Julian Assange inside Belmarsh Prison as the WikiLeaks founder asks what the Albanese government is doing to secure his release.

ABC News · Apr 4, 2023

The many twists and turns of Julian Assange’s lengthy fight against extradition

In April, Westminster Magistrates’ Court formally issued an extradition order after years of hearings in the case.

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022

Vivienne Westwood has designed Julian Assange and his fiancee’s wedding outfits

The WikiLeaks co-founder and fiancee Stella Moris will marry in Belmarsh Prison today

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2022

Man accused of killing mum and burning body charged with murder of second missing woman

Mark Brown, appeared at Lewes Crown Court today via videolink from Belmarsh Prison

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2022