G4S: Incident at Oakwood Prison 'resolved'

An "incident" at Oakwood Prison near Wolverhampton has been "resolved successfully" according to a spokesman for G4S, the company that operates the facility.

Oakwood Prison near Wolverhampton has been the scene of rooftop protests by prisoners last year and has been criticised by HM Inspectorate of Prisons.

In October 2013 and again in 2014, prisoners climbed on the roof of the facility, which can hold 1,600 inmates.

A report by HM Inspectorate of Prisons found inexperienced staff, high levels of violence and self-harm, and clear evidence of drug and alcohol use.

Jerry Petherick, managing director for G4S Custodial and Detention Services, said at the time that the company had taken steps to drive improvements.

Oakwood opened in April 2012 and holds a mixture of category C and D prisoners.

A spokesman for Staffordshire Police said the force was aware of the incident at the privately-run jail and was offering support and assistance to G4S.

Security firm, G4S, has confirmed that there is an 'ongoing incident' on a wing at Oakwood Prison.

No further information was available about what had triggered the problem.

It follows a number of rooftop protests last year.

In July 2013, HMP Oakwood, in Featherstone near Wolverhampton, was one of three prisons in England and Wales to be rated 'of serious concern' by the Ministry of Justice.

There are reports of an 'ongoing incident' at HMP Oakwood in Featherstone. The prison is run by security firm G4S. More to follow.