The Latest Breaking News from Prison

The dire state of British prisons – and what they could learn from Europe to get better

Prisoners and prison officers have long been familiar with the dire state of the UK’s prisons. The escape of Daniel Khalife from HMP Wandsworth in London now has many people wondering what life is like behind bars.

The Conversation · Sep 12, 2023

Escaped Pennsylvania inmate is now armed with a rifle, police say

Danelo Cavalcante "is considered armed and extremely dangerous," police say. "He is now armed with a .22-caliber rifle with a scope and flashlight mounted on it," stolen from a resident's garage.

WEKU · Sep 12, 2023

Separate cell with armed guards allotted to Chandrababu Naidu at Rajahmundry Central Prison, says DG Prisons

Govt steps up security for judge hearing APSSDC scam case involving ex-CM Naidu. Special cell with CCTV cameras, armed guards & doctors provided at Rajahmundry Central Prison. Entry prohibited, visitors allowed only with Naidu's consent. Police provide 1 inspector, 2 armed guards & 3 policemen 24/7.

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023

Pennsylvania armed fugitive ‘hiding in countryside’ as 13-day manhunt continues

Convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante has been on the run after escaping prison as police warn people to stay indoors

The Guardian - US · Sep 12, 2023

Chandrababu Naidu still thinking about the people and State in prison, says wife Bhuvaneswari

Expressing concern over threat to life of TDP national president N. Chandrababu Naidu in Rajahmundry Central Prison, his wife Nara Bhuvaneswari on September 12 (Tuesday) said that the facilities being provided to former Chief Minister were not up to what was expected. Mr. Naidu was shifted to Rajahmundry Central Prison…

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023

Kate Middleton grins as she’s sniffed by drug sniffer dog during visit to prison

The Princess of Wales visited HMP High Down to learn about how prisoners were being helped to overcome addictions

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023

Homeowner opens fire on Danelo Cavalcante after he stole rifle from Pennsylvania home

Cavalcante, 34, escaped from Chester County Prison on 31 August, days after he was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his ex-girlfriend

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023

Kate visits prison to learn about charity’s addiction work with prisoners

HMP High Down is a category C men’s prison and young offender institution which is home to around 1100 prisoners.

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023

Can justice secretary Alex Chalk survive the prisons crisis?

The MP for Cheltenham is battling a justice system in meltdown and a jailbreak. Katie Strick profiles the man of the moment in SW1

Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2023

Danelo Cavalcante update: Escaped convict’s mother says he ‘had no choice’ in girlfriend’s murder

Pennsylvania State Police warned locals that the fugitive is now ‘armed’ after stealing a .22 calibre rifle from a home in East Nantmeal Township

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023