Two-fifths of inmates find it easy to get illegal drugs in prison

An inspection at a prison in Derbyshire has revealed that 20% of inmates find it easy to get illegal drugs.

The assessment, carried out the HM Inspectorate of Prisons at HMP Sudbury said the most prevalent substance was cannabis.

They also found oral and injected anabolic steroids were also a problem at the jail.

Prisoners who injected steroids could dispose of their needles in sharps bins located around the prison, the report added.

The watchdog described the availability of drugs and mobile phones as the "major security challenge" at Sudbury.

Overall, inspectors concluded that the prison was offering good support to help rehabilitate the men it held.