British prison inmates riot over methadone

Tue, 01/26/2010 - 10:57

More than a hundred inmates trashed a British prison and badly injured a guard with a pool cue during a violent riot.

The Sun reported the gang of prisoners went on the rampage at privately-run Addiewell jail in Scotland at 7:30pm GMT Monday night, after being refused methadone by staff.

Prisoners were said to be setting fire to pool tables and trying to reach the jail's roof.

Addiewell riot prompts doubts over private prison security

Tue, 01/26/2010 - 10:51

A warder is in hospital after a riot at one of Scotland’s two private prisons, sparking concern about private security in jails.

The Scottish Ambulance Service said that a 29-year-old man was taken to St John’s hospital in Livingston with head and facial injuries at about 7.50pm, after emergency services were called to Addiewell in West Lothian last night. Lothian and Borders police said that up to ten prisoners were “actively” involved in the incident.

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