The Latest Breaking News from the Prison Service

Use of Tasers in prisons to be trialled after Manchester bomb plotter attack

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood said actions were being taken to better protect prison staff and the public.

Evening Standard · Apr 22, 2025

Prison Service to assess need for protective vests after officers attacked

This comes after Hashem Abedi injured three officers with hot oil and homemade blades at HMP Frankland

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2025

Protective gear review for prison guards after Manchester bomb plotter attack

The Justice Secretary announced a snap review by the Prison Service to report back in the coming months.

Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2025

Manchester Arena bomb plotter ‘attacks prison guards with hot cooking oil’

Hashem Abedi reportedly threw scalding oil over the officers before assaulting them with ‘home-made weapons’

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2025

‘Bubbly blonde’ prison governor was ‘green and stupid’ jury told

Kerri Pegg denies misconduct in a public office and possession of criminal property.

Evening Standard · Apr 7, 2025

Gang boss DNA found on toothbrush at prison governor’s flat, jury hears

Hugo Boss flip flops also had DNA of ‘Breaking Bad’ drug dealer Anthony Saunderson found at Kerri Pegg’s home

Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025

‘Hands-on’ prison governor denies wrongdoing with convict

Kerri Pegg, 42, denies misconduct and possession of criminal property

Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2025

Prison crisis measures triggered as jails full just six months after thousands of offenders released early

The measure comes despite thousands of offenders being released early in September, under a scheme which was designed to tackle the overcrowding crisis until 2026

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2025

Life inside a therapeutic prison: ‘Look, we’ve done some terrible things ...’

At pioneering HMP Grendon, a range of psychology professionals aim to ‘re-child’ some of Britain’s most serious offenders in relatively relaxed conditions. Does the treatment work?

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2024

‘Now we’ll never get closure’ – Suzy Lamplugh’s brother after prime suspect dies

John Cannan died in custody on Wednesday at the age of 70, the Prison Service said.

Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2024