G4S & Ministers accused of 'cover up' over HMP Oakwood disorder
The latest on the disorder at Britain's largest prison, HMP Oakwood near Wolverhampton, which is run by private security firm G4S.
G4S: Incident 'contained' at Oakwood Prison
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.
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