Police Chiefs Warn Prison Reforms May Trigger Crime Surge
Senior police leaders warn that government sentencing reforms and prison overcrowding may lead to dangerous criminals avoiding jail, putting public safety at risk.
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Child killer found dead in prison cell
A convicted murderer serving a life sentence for the brutal killing of a toddler has been discovered dead in his prison cell at HMP Wakefield, sparking multiple investigations into the circumstances.
Prison officer in sex and cards scandal with inmate
A female prison officer stands accused of performing oral sex on an inmate and sending him romantic cards in a shocking breach of professional boundaries at HMP Bedford.
Wealthy London borough has highest prison rate
Exclusive analysis reveals how London's wealthiest borough has become the capital's most troubling prison pipeline, with residents 70% more likely to be incarcerated than the national average.
Coronation Street Prison Violence Erupts in Dramatic Plot
Explosive new Coronation Street storyline sees prison violence escalate as a jailed character faces terrifying new dangers behind bars. Get the full dramatic details.
California's Prop 50: Prison Reform Explained
Discover how California's groundbreaking Proposition 50 could transform prison sentences and reshape the state's approach to criminal justice in 2025.
Police hunt prisoners wrongly freed from London jail
A major manhunt is underway in London after two inmates considered 'potentially dangerous' were accidentally freed from Wandsworth Prison, sparking urgent public warnings.
Prison release fiasco sparks political crisis
A major political crisis erupts as the prison early release scheme descends into chaos, with dangerous offenders mistakenly freed and ministers accused of catastrophic failures.
Prison Crisis: Second Inmate Wrongly Freed
England's prison system faces scrutiny after a second dangerous inmate is mistakenly released, exposing critical failures in security protocols and inmate management.
Second HMP Wandsworth escape sparks police hunt
HMP Wandsworth faces serious scrutiny after two prisoners escape within weeks, raising urgent questions about security failures at the troubled London prison.
London councillor resigns after drink-drive conviction
A prominent South London councillor has stepped down from his leadership role after being convicted of drink-driving, sending shockwaves through the local political community.
Police hunt prisoner mistakenly freed in London
Metropolitan Police launch urgent search for Mohammed Arage, mistakenly freed from custody while awaiting sentencing for serious offences. The public is warned not to approach.
Foreign prisoner mistakenly freed from Wandsworth Prison
A major security breach at HMP Wandsworth sees a foreign national prisoner accidentally freed during a routine prisoner transfer, sparking urgent police manhunt and government investigation.
Prison manhunt after Wandsworth jail release blunder
A nationwide search is underway after a 'high-risk' prisoner was mistakenly released from HMP Wandsworth, sparking urgent police action and government concern.
Dangerous prisoner escapes from London hospital
Metropolitan Police launch urgent manhunt for Mohammed Awwal, 21, who escaped from St Thomas' Hospital while handcuffed to officer. Public warned not to approach.
Disabled prisoner restrained with spit hood in NT custody
Shocking video evidence emerges at inquest showing guards restraining a disabled Indigenous man with a spit hood, raising serious questions about treatment in NT correctional facilities.
Second escaped monkey shot in Mississippi
Authorities in Mississippi confirm second monkey from research facility truck escape has been killed, raising questions about animal transport safety protocols.
Monkey shot after escaping Mississippi lorry crash
A devastating lorry crash in Mississippi sparked chaos as monkeys escaped, leading to a tragic outcome with one survivor and another gunned down while fleeing the scene.
British drug mule Bella Culley returns to UK
Bella Culley, the British woman jailed for cocaine smuggling in Peru, has returned to the UK following her early prison release. Discover her emotional homecoming and the dramatic story behind her arrest.
Victoria prisoners serving full terms in police cells
A shocking investigation reveals prisoners in Victoria are completing their entire jail terms in police cells, sparking human rights concerns and calls for urgent prison reform.
Mass murderer George Banks dies in prison aged 81
George Banks, one of America's most infamous mass murderers responsible for the 1982 Pennsylvania shooting rampage that claimed 13 lives, has died in prison aged 81 after spending over 40 years on death row.
Chile's Luxury Prison for Pinochet's Convicted Elite
An exclusive investigation reveals how Chile's military elite convicted of human rights abuses enjoy privileged conditions in a controversial coastal prison facility.
Pregnant British teen freed from Georgian prison
British teenager Bella Culley, imprisoned in Georgia while pregnant, has been released following intense diplomatic efforts. The 19-year-old's case sparked international concern and high-level negotiations.
Flamingo Frankie Missing After Cornwall Sanctuary Escape
A young flamingo named Frankie has sparked a major search operation after escaping from a Cornwall wildlife sanctuary. Sanctuary staff and local volunteers are desperately seeking sightings of the distinctive bird.
Pregnant British teen freed from Georgian prison
A 19-year-old pregnant British woman has been released from a Georgian jail after drug trafficking charges were dropped, following diplomatic intervention and health concerns.
Pregnant British teen freed from Georgian prison
A 19-year-old pregnant British woman detained in Georgia on drug charges has been released from custody as her legal battle continues, Sky News can reveal.
Escaped Mississippi monkey fatally shot after brief freedom
A monkey's dramatic escape from a Mississippi property ended in tragedy when authorities were forced to euthanise the animal, sparking local safety concerns and wildlife regulation debates.
Farage threat maker posts TikTok from prison
Exclusive: The migrant who threatened Nigel Farage's life while sporting distinctive facial tattoos is now building a social media following from behind bars, raising serious security concerns.
Farage threat suspect posts TikTok videos from prison
An asylum seeker accused of threatening to kill Nigel Farage is making social media content from behind bars, raising serious security questions about mobile phone use in UK prisons.
Sex offender wrongly freed from prison after warnings ignored
Exclusive: Ministers were repeatedly warned about critical system errors before a registered sex offender was mistakenly released from Chelmsford prison, raising serious questions about public safety and government accountability.
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