A Prison Service spokesperson has confirmed that a minor and isolated incident involving six young offenders at HMP/YOI Feltham has been safely resolved by hardworking staff. The incident occurred within the young offenders institution and has been stood down with no reported injuries.
The offenders involved had climbed onto netting inside the facility, but once specialist teams arrived, they complied and descended without further escalation. The offenders have since been returned to their cells.
Authorities are currently reviewing the incident, and those involved are likely to face an outside court case that will determine additional sentences to be served on top of their current terms of imprisonment.
The Prison Service praised the professionalism of the staff in quickly resolving the situation and maintaining the safety and security of the institution. Further details may emerge as the investigation continues.
A Prison Service spokesperson said:
“Hardworking staff have safely resolved a minor and isolated incident involving six young offenders at HMP/YOI Feltham. There were no injuries.”
