HC Deb 31 October 1994 vol 248 cc940-2W

ESCAPES

10 August 1994 An unsentenced prisoner charged with criminal damage, escaped posing as a visitor. A visitor who then tried to leave was stopped as the photo image machine revealed a discrepancy. The police were called and the visitor arrested. Police enquiries resulted in the prisoner being recaptured within 30 minutes.

MAJOR ASSAULTS

28 July 1994 One prisoner attacked another, punching him about the head and body with his fists. Minor injuries were treated in the prison Health Care Centre.

22 August 1994 One prisoner was attacked by several unknown assailants. There were no serious injuries. He was treated in the prison Health Care Centre.

22 August 1994 One prisoner was attacked by three unknown assailants. There were minor injuries, which were treated in the prison Health Care Centre.

25 August 1994 A prisoner was arguing with a custody officer and suddenly punched the officer on the shoulder. There were minor injuries but no treatment was required.

26 August 1994 One prisoner was attacked by two other prisoners in an argument over property. There were minor injuries which were treated in the Health Care Centre.

27 August 1994 One prisoner was punched and kicked by two other prisoners. Minor injuries were treated in the Health Care Centre.

DEATH OF A PRISONER/SUICIDE

16 August 1994 A young offender serving two years eight months for wounding, with a release date of 12 June 1995, was found hanging from the cell window bars at 0055 hours. He was cut down and medical assistance was called. He was taken to Doncaster Royal Infirmary but died in hospital at 1230 hours.

16 September 1994 A prisoner was found by his cell mate hanging from his bunk bed by means of a ligature fashioned from boot laces. Attempts to resuscitate him failed.

FIRE

27 July 1994 A prisoner, located in the Segregation Unit, set fire to his bedding and required outside hospital treatment.

4 August 1994 Prisoners on 1A Wing were evacuated when a fire broke out in the shower area. The fire was put out and the prisoners returned to the wing.

CONCERTED INDISCIPLINE

6 July 1994 A number of prisoners refused orders to lock up. They threw rubbish about and confronted staff. After one and three quarter hours they were located in their cells without force being used.

2 August 1994 About 30 prisoners forced open a gate lock allowing them access to the perimeter walkway. Full incident procedures followed. Staff gained Control and all prisoners were locked away 45 minutes later.

13 August 1994 About 15 prisoners refused to return to their cells at lock up. Some armed themselves with blunt instruments and attempted to build a barricade. Control and Restraint teams were deployed but the incident was resolved without the use of force.

16 August 1994 A number of prisoners refused to return to their cells. Minor damage was caused. They went to their cells an hour later. Four prisoners were located in the Segregation Unit.

22 August 1994 A number of prisoners damaged equipment and fittings on C Wing and set several fires in recesses and cells. The wing was evacuated and staff extinguished the fires. No injuries were reported and damage was minimal.

29 August 1994 A series of acts of indiscipline occurred on Houseblock 3 during the evening, including the barricading of a television room. The wing returned to normal following talks with the prisoners.

3 September 1994 Five prisoners refused to leave the exercise yard. They set fire to rubbish in the yard which was extinguished by staff. One prisoner was located in the Segregation Unit.

8 September 1994 Prisoners on A Wing refused to return to their cells at normal lock up time. They attempted to build barricades. Staff negotiated with them and they returned to their cells.

10 September 1994 A number of prisoners refused to return to their cells at lock up because they wanted to watch boxing on television. All prisoners returned to their cells 50 minutes later.

KEY/LOCK COMPROMISE

21 August 1994 A number of prisoners kicked down a wooden door in the gymnasium and removed the lock. The lock was returned to staff the next morning. The Director and Controller were satisfied that the lock had not been tampered with.

MAJOR MISCELLANEOUS INCIDENTS

8 July 1994 A quantity of amitryptaline was taken from the hospital trolley. Neither the tablets nor the container was found.

6 August 1994 A prisoner complained about the canteen prices and then went on to damage windows in the observation room.

17 August 1994 A prisoner was released in error at Barnsley Magistrates' Court. There was an outstanding warrant to Sheffield Crown Court.

Drug Incidents
Date of Incident Type of Drug/Equipment How Found
17 July 1994 Cannabis Search of visitor
22 July 1994 Cannabis Search of visitor
8 August 1994 Heroin Cell search
13 August 1994 Heroin Cell search
14 August 1994 Cannabis Information received
21 August 1994 Cannabis Search of visitor
22 September 1994 Amphetamines Cell search
22 September 1994 Cocaine Cell search
24 September 1994 Cocaine Property search
24 September 1994 Cocaine Cell search
Minor Incidents1 from 20 June 1994 to 30 September 1994: HMP Doncaster
Number
Minor assaults 20
Attempted suicides 10
Minor fires 4
Barricade in cell 1
Tool loss 1
Miscellaneous minor incidents 12
1 Minor incidents are not reported with the same detail as major incidents.