Rooftop Riot! Inmates Rebel at HMP Rochester Over Scorching Prison Conditions

A rooftop protest has erupted at HMP Rochester as two inmates climbed atop the prison chapel to demand better conditions. They’re complaining of unbearably hot cells, with temperatures hitting “melting point.”

Cells Turned into Bakelite Ovens

Prisoners trapped below are boiling in suffocating heat, sparking furious unrest across the jail. Sources say tempers have flared and tensions are sky-high as inmates endure the sweltering conditions.

Jail on Lockdown Amid Rooftop Standoff

The prison has been placed on lockdown amid the rooftop drama. At least one visit has been cancelled due to the disturbance, with staff scrambling to contain the situation.

Specialist Teams Brought In

Insiders reveal that resource teams and specialists have been called in to handle the crisis. The prison service is working to calm tempers and address the heatwave hell inside the cells.

More updates to follow as the rooftop protest unfolds.

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