6 h. ago Teenage killer on vulnerable prisoners wing hurled boiling water over guards

Jayden O'Brien, 18, was serving a six-year sentence at HMP Wetherby for manslaughter when he attacked two officers while on a vulnerable and volatile prisoner wing.

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8 h. ago 'Britain's most dangerous killer' asked for prison pet and promised not to eat it

Born in Liverpool, Robert Maudsley has lived in isolation in Wakefield Prison for decades and once made a bizarre request about a pet which was denied

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8 h. ago Manchester Arena bomber’s brother given spork in prison days after alleged attack on three officers

Hashem Abedi moved to HMP Belmarsh, where he previously attacked a prison officer in 2020

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23 h. ago 'UK's most dangerous killer' who's kept in glass box ends hunger strike over PlayStation

Killer Robert Maudsley went on hunger strike in protest after prison guards confiscated his PlayStation and TV but his family say he is eating again now, a month on

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47 h. ago Manchester Arena families express fury that bomb plotter had access to kitchen and hot oil used in assault on guards

The families of Manchester Arena bomb victims have told of their 'absolute disbelief' that an 'evil' terrorist killer was able to attack prison officers.

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53 h. ago Man arrested on suspicion of murdering convicted killer John Mansfield in prison

Mansfield, was jailed for life in 2007 for the murder of his 63-year-old neighbour, was found dead at HMP Whitemoor.

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65 h. ago Killer left unmonitored for two months after release from prison, investigation reveals

Serco has repeatedly come under fire for delays in fitting offenders with tags since it took over the Ministry of Justice’s tagging contract in 2023

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3 d. ago Ban inmates from cooking after Hashem Abedi assault, says prison union

Chair of prison workers body says copycat incidents must be prevented after attack by convicted terroristThe union representing prison officers has said inmates should be banned from cooking in jail, with staff fearing copycat incidents after the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber attacked three officers at HMP Frankland.Hashem Abedi, a convicted terrorist who was jailed for life after helping his suicide bomber brother Salman Abedi carry out the Manchester Arena attack in 2017, is alleged to have set upon staff with hot cooking oil and improvised blades. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Tories demand ministers ‘get a grip’ after Manchester Arena bomber’s brother’s attack on prison officers

Shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick hit out after Hashem Abedi threw hot cooking oil over three prison guards

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3 d. ago Prison guards attacked by Manchester Arena bomber's brother now stable after suffering several stab wounds

The officers are stable after receiving life-threatening injuries when they were assaulted by Hashem Abedi at HMP Frankland, County Durham, on Saturday.

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3 d. ago Manchester Arena bomber’s brother ‘attacks prison officers with hot cooking oil’

Prison officers ‘suffer life-threatening injuries including burns, scalds and stab wounds’ in alleged attack by Hashem Abedi

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3 d. ago Brother of Manchester Arena bomber ‘injures three prison officers’ in attack at HMP Frankland

Prison officers ‘suffer life-threatening injuries including burns, scalds and stab wounds’ in alleged attack by Hashem Abedi

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4 d. ago Cop killer's final act of defiance before being shot dead by prison firing squad in violent execution

Mikal Mahdi, with a hood over his head, cried out as the three bullets to the heart hit him and his arms flexed. A red bull's-eye that was placed over his heart was pushed into the bullet wound in his chest.

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6 d. ago Celebrity Big Brother fans praise Chris Hughes for being the 'only housemate' to stand up for Jojo Siwa after vile homophobic attack from Mickey Rourke

The Hollywood actor, 72, made an unacceptable homophobic remark towards the singer, 21, during a shocking exchange on Wednesday.

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7 d. ago Essex Boys gangland killer Michael Steele will be released from prison despite last ditch bid by ministers to keep him behind bars

Alongside accomplice Jack Whomes, Steele (inset) shot and killed three men in Rettendon, near Chelmsford, in December 1995 in a brutal gangland execution.

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8 d. ago Rapist brother of slain gangster Marc Webley jailed over sickening sex attack

Don Webley was jailed at the High Court in Edinburgh.

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1 week ago Man mauled to death by brother's XL Bullies made tragic final attempt to save himself

Nicholas Glass, 33, was looking after two XL bullies, an American bulldog and a mixed-breed Staffordshire terrier for his brother who was in the hospital when he was attacked

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1 week ago Birmingham XL Bully attack victim's chilling final moments revealed as he tried to save himself

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Nicholas Glass, 33, was caring for four dogs, including two XL Bullies, for his brother who was in hospital when he was attacked and bled to death after he attempted to flee the home

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1 week ago H&M’s new Move collection blends luxury athleisure with affordable prices

I tested out H&M’s new Move activewear and found gym-friendly fashion that’s actually flattering, functional and seriously soft

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1 week ago Prison nurse, 27, is suspended over claim she had fling with drug

Glamorous prison nurse Stephanie Adair, 27, has been suspended over allegations she had an inappropriate relationship with an inmate at England's worst jail HMP Wandsworth.

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