Tornado Teams Deployed as Prison Gangs Seize Control at HMP Birmingham

Chaos erupts at HMP Birmingham as tornado teams rush to handle a shocking incident involving around 50 prisoners. The Prison Service confirmed the disturbance is limited to one wing and poses no threat to the public.

Gangs Take Control, Face Covered with Bedsheets

Insiders reveal that rival gangs have seized two wings. Prisoners have been seen wearing makeshift masks crafted from ripped bedsheets, heightening tensions. The unrest is reportedly fuelled by anger over a newly imposed prison smoking ban.

G4S Vows Swift Resolution After History of Disorder

The G4S-run jail isn’t new to trouble. It endured a 12-hour riot back in December 2016, which demanded riot squads to regain order. A G4S spokesman said they are working closely with the Prison Service “to bring the incident to a safe conclusion.”

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