Unrest erupts at Parc Prison following two 'short-lived' incidents
No officers were injured in the incident, which took place on Friday night
Last updated 1st Jun 2024
An incident has been declared at Parc Prison in Bridgend following a series of "short-lived" moments of unrest.
The incidents, which took place on Friday (May 31st), involved over twenty prisoners and were eventually resolved thanks to security at the prison.
One incident that took place had approximately 20 prisoners and according to G4S, which is responsible for security at the prison, was "safely resolved"
According to G4S, officers from the HM Prison and Probation Service also helped security staff in calming the situation.
As well as this, a second incident - which was declared as being "unrelated" to the first - took place between three other prisoners.
All three inmates were eventually taken to hospital for medical treatment, though it was confirmed that none of the injuries sustained in the attacks were "life-threatening".
An air ambulance was also called to the scene, but eventually was deemed not to be needed in the case. No staff members were injured.
A statement from a HMP Parc spokesperson read: "Staff at HMP Parc swiftly resolved two short-lived incidents involving prisoners on Friday, with no officers injured.
"Those involved will receive the strongest possible punishments, including criminal prosecution."
This comes after a tenth prisoner in the space of four months was confirmed to have died as a result of taking drugs.
Warren Manners, aged 38, passed away on Wednesday (May 29th) - with his death being investigated by the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman.