The "most violent" men's prison in England and Wales, which also has "catastrophic levels" of drugs and a rat infestation, is in urgent need of improvement, an inspection has found. HMP Manchester, ...

Large quantities of drugs flown in by drones and violence against prisoners and staff are among issues highlighted in a ...

But the Local Democracy Reporting Service understands talks between city leaders and the Ministry of Justice are ongoing about potentially closing the Victorian-built jail. “It’s out of date to have a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Crime gangs are continuing to "operate with impunity" in HMP Manchester, according to a damning report. The chief inspector of ...

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HM Inspectorate of Prisons found HMP Manchester to be the most violent of all adult men's prisons in England and Wales. Credit: PA Images A crackdown on drugs will be implemented at a prison after a ...

A Manchester prison with “catastrophic levels” of drugs, organised crime, high rates of violence and a rat infestation is in urgent need of improvement, an inspection has found. HM Chief Inspector of ...