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HMP Manchester inmates moved as Stuart Horner protest goes on HMP Manchester prisoner Stuart Horner's roof protest goes on
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Sixty prisoners have been transferred to other jails as a result of damage caused by a rooftop-protesting inmate, the Prison Service said. Convicted murderer Stuart Horner has begun a third night on the roof of HMP Manchester in a one-man protest over jail conditions.
Convicted murderer Stuart Horner, 35, is spending a third day on the roof of HMP Manchester in a one-man protest about jail conditions. The Prison Service said 60 prisoners have been transferred to other jails as a result of damage caused by the 35-year-old, who has smashed windows.
He has been seen smashing windows and damaging roof tiles. Negotiators remain at the scene, a spokesmand said.
A Prison Service spokesman said it was possible more prisoners will have to be moved.
Horner, of Wythenshawe, Manchester, was jailed for life in 2012 for the murder of his uncle during a family feud.Horner, of Wythenshawe, Manchester, was jailed for life in 2012 for the murder of his uncle during a family feud.
'No snatch attempt''No snatch attempt'
He has caused thousands of pounds of damage to the Victorian jail by pulling up metal roof trusses and using them to smash a series of large skylight windows and attack CCTV security cameras.He has caused thousands of pounds of damage to the Victorian jail by pulling up metal roof trusses and using them to smash a series of large skylight windows and attack CCTV security cameras.
Inside, yells of support from fellow inmates and the barking of police dogs can be heard. Inside, yells of support from fellow inmates and the barking of police dogs have been heard.
Prison officials have used a fire brigade cherry picker crane to reach the roof and try to talk Horner down since he began his protest on Sunday afternoon.Prison officials have used a fire brigade cherry picker crane to reach the roof and try to talk Horner down since he began his protest on Sunday afternoon.
It is understood to be too dangerous for prison or police officers to attempt to snatch him from the roof and the situation will be resolved when he chooses to come down. It is understood to be too dangerous for prison or police officers to attempt to snatch him from the roof and the situation will only be resolved when he chooses to come down.
Roads closedRoads closed
A spokesman for the Prison Service said negotiators were at the scene and a surrender plan was in place, meanwhile prison and court visits were continuing as normal. A spokesman for the Prison Service said prison and court visits were continuing as normal.
Horner faces punishment for breaking prison rules and possible prosecution for criminal damage when he eventually ends his protest.Horner faces punishment for breaking prison rules and possible prosecution for criminal damage when he eventually ends his protest.
Latest Ministry of Justice figures show it costs about £40,000 a year to keep a lifer like Horner in HMP Manchester. Latest Ministry of Justice figures show it costs about £40,000 a year to keep life prisoners like Horner in HMP Manchester.
Built in 1868, with a central rotunda and radial wings, it houses about 1,200 inmates.Built in 1868, with a central rotunda and radial wings, it houses about 1,200 inmates.
A number of roads have been closed while the protest takes place, including Southall Street, Sherborne Street and Empire Street.A number of roads have been closed while the protest takes place, including Southall Street, Sherborne Street and Empire Street.