The Latest Breaking News from HMP Altcourse

Co-defendant in pub shooting trial attacked in prison

William England, defending Thomas Waring, said he had been attacked after arriving back at HMP Altcourse on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023

Man found hanged in cell at HMP Altcourse after gun charge

Ashley Dougan had been worried about the possible length of his sentence after being arrested

Liverpool Echo · Mar 20, 2023

Council raises hygiene concerns at prison

Improvements said to be needed at HMP Altcourse

Liverpool Echo · Feb 27, 2023

Prison staff 'disciplined' after murderer found hanged at Altcourse jail

Paul Martin Jordan was found dead in HMP Altcourse

Liverpool Echo · Apr 5, 2022

Suicide of murderer in prison 'could not have been prevented'

Paul Martin Jordan was found dead in HMP Altcourse

Liverpool Echo · Mar 3, 2022

Prisoner who killed wife was due to see psychiatrist on day he died

Paul Martin Jordan was found dead in HMP Altcourse

Liverpool Echo · Feb 25, 2022

Prisoner found dead said he 'didn't want to live' without wife he killed

Paul Martin Jordan was found in his cell at HMP Altcourse

Liverpool Echo · Feb 24, 2022

Dying mum's torment over son stabbed to death in violence plagued prison

Multiple failings by HMP Altcourse may have contributed to the death of 35-year-old Darren Ashcroft

Liverpool Echo · Feb 3, 2022