The Latest Breaking News from HMP Long Lartin

Prison officers told to wear body armour in high-security jails after attacks

It comes after one staff member required emergency surgery after being stabbed by an inmate at HMP Long Lartin.

Evening Standard · Jun 3, 2025

Watchdog warns of ‘national security threat’ from drone drug drops to jails

Chief inspector of prisons Charlie Taylor accused the police and Government of giving up control of airspace above HMP Manchester and HMP Long Lartin.

The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025

Ex-US marine who shot dead policeman given second life term for prison attack

David Bieber, already serving a 37-year minimum term, used a weapon to attack the HMP Long Lartin guard

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022