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Man’s terrible attempts to throw drugs into jail captured on CCTV in viral clip

Man’s terrible attempts to throw drugs into jail captured on CCTV in viral clip

Topless criminal repeatedly botches throwing drugs into UK prison Joshua Smith, 30, was comically seen failing to throw drugs at a prison three times as he failed again and again to get the package above the walls. Smith, who was topless when caught on CCTV, tried to hurl the class A drugs from the roadside […]

6 days ago

UK has now scrapped most short-term prison sentences

UK has now scrapped most short-term prison sentences

The change comes into effect from today The UK government’s plan to scrap most short-term prison sentences has come into effect from today, Monday, 23 March. In what is one of the most significant changes to the UK jail system in decades, offenders who would have received short-term jail sentences are now more likely to […]

5 months ago

Major update issued on condition of Ian Huntley after being attacked in prison

Major update issued on condition of Ian Huntley after being attacked in prison

He was airlifted to hospital. An update has been issued on the condition of Ian Huntley after being attacked in prison. It was reported yesterday that child killer, Ian Huntley, was fighting for his life after being attacked in prison. Huntley, who is now 52, is serving life in prison for the murder of 10-year-olds […]

6 months ago

UK’s most notorious prisoner says he has been in jail for ‘far too long’

UK’s most notorious prisoner says he has been in jail for ‘far too long’

He’s spent half a century behind bars Charles Bronson has issued a plea to the press after his latest bid for release was progressed to an oral hearing. Bronson has been behind bars for 52 years, after first being jailed in 1974 for armed robbery. His sentence was originally just seven years, but his repeated […]

6 months ago

Over 100 prisoners mistakenly released in England and Wales in last nine months

Over 100 prisoners mistakenly released in England and Wales in last nine months

There has been a large increase from previous years Over 100 prisoners have been mistakenly released in England and Wales in the last nine months, as per reports. Meanwhile, since April 2024, roughly 365 prisoners have been released mistakenly from prisons in England and Wales, with accidental releases skyrocketing in recent years. Official numbers from […]

9 months ago