The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Two French Prison Guards Killed In Violent Ambush During Transfer

Tragic ambush in France during prisoner transfer leads to manhunt for escaped inmate and assailants. Security measures under scrutiny.

Top News · May 15, 2024

French police hunt killers behind prison van ambush

French police were on Wednesday hunting for a group of gunmen who killed two prison officers in an attack at a motorway toll that freed a convict linked to gangland drug killings.

Radio France Internationale · May 15, 2024

Prison Convoy Ambushed In Normandy, France: Inmate Freed

A daring escape in Normandy, France leads to tragic loss of two guards. Authorities launch manhunt to capture suspects and escaped prisoner.

Top News · May 15, 2024

Increasing number of inmates with weapons at London prison home to 136 gangs

The growing number of weapons being found at a London prison with 136 gangs is at risk of triggering a “self-reinforcing trend” with more young inmates arming themselves for protection, a watchdog warned on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · May 15, 2024

Film director Mohammad Rasoulof leaves Iran for Europe ahead of Cannes premiere

Filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof said he fled Iran after being sentenced to prison on national security charges and is in Europe ahead of the screening of his new film at the Cannes Film Festival, where he may attend the premiere.

Radio France Internationale · May 15, 2024

French prison officers killed in ambush named as hunt for gunmen continues

Fabrice Moello, 52, and Arnaud Garcia, 34, died in brazen attack on prison convoy during which a dangerous inmate escaped

The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2024

'Knee-jerk' crime-busting NT budget sparks concern

Lawyers and the community sector have criticised the NT's budget, which poured millions of dollars into extra police resources and prisons.

AAP · May 15, 2024

Hunger striking royal reform activist dies in custody in Thailand

Netiporn Sanesangkhom had been in jail since her arrest in January under Thailand’s strict royal defamation laws.

Al Jazeera · May 15, 2024

A monarchy reform activist in Thailand dies in detention after a hunger strike

Netiporn Sanesangkhom, 28, was a member of the activist group Thaluwang, known demanding reform of the monarchy and abolition of the law that makes it illegal to defame members of the royal family.

WEKU · May 15, 2024

TV tonight: return of brutal Italian prison drama The King

Personal justice of its own kind goes on behind bars at San Michele jail. Plus: another spine-tingling tale from Inside No 9. Here’s watch to watch today

The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2024