Emergency Rush to HMP Channings Wood After Prisoner Found Unresponsive
Paramedics from the South Western Ambulance Service and a specialist HART team raced to HMP Channings Wood in Newton Abbot tonight.
Prisoner Found Unresponsive During Roll Call
Officers discovered a man unresponsive in his cell at the Category C men’s prison during late roll call and immediately raised the alarm.
Emergency Crews Called Just After 8pm
Emergency services swooped on the scene shortly after 8pm on Sunday evening, working to assess and assist the prisoner.
Ministry of Justice Silent for Now
The Ministry of Justice has been contacted for comment but has yet to respond.
More updates to follow.