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Four people arrested amid ‘concerns’ about staff conduct at Parc Prison

Four people have been arrested following reports to South Wales Police.

20 Sept

Prisoner officer smuggled drugs and phones into HMP Parc in juice cartons

Jodie Beer, 30, of Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taff, was a prison officer in Parc Prison, Bridgend, when she was caught with the drugs in February 2022.

10 Aug

Parc Prison inmate's death to be investigated

The Bridgend prison's operators, G4S, say Robert Royan died on Wednesday, 5 June.

28 Jun

Prison director is replaced after 10 inmate deaths in three months

Parc Prison officer admits smuggling drugs into jail

Three inmates in hospital and 20 involved in two incidents at Parc Prison

Tenth inmate dies at Parc Prison in Bridgend since February

Bereaved families protest outside HMP Parc following nine sudden deaths

No one cared for our safety': Former HMP Parc employees on working in prison

Parc Prison worker arrested over alleged smuggling of contraband into jail

UK Government has 'no intention' of removing prison contract after deaths

MP calls for government to take over running of Parc Prison following deaths

Inmate's death at prison marks seventh fatality in two months

Prison described as 'war zone' as inmate claims 'staff paid' to bring in drugs

Prison deaths linked to powerful opioid drug