TWO prisoners were involved in a hostage incident at Risley Prison, near Warrington.
Prison officers moved swiftly to deal with the situation and no-one was hurt as a result of the incident.
Trained negotiators spoke to the prisoners involved.
A Prison Service spokesperson denied reports that members of the public had been held hostage and that there had been a major disturbance at the prison. But police were notified of the incident.
The spokesperson said: “Two prisoners were involved in a hostage incident at HMP Risley.
“Negotiators helped to resolve the situation quickly and no injuries were sustained. The police have been informed.”
Risley is a male Category C training prison with an integrated VP (Vulnerable Prisoner) regime with access to the sex offender treatment programme.
It has an operational capacity of 1,095.
Risley prisoners in hostage drama
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Gary Skentelbery
Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
