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Riot spreads in privately-run Birmingham prison (UPDATES) Winson Green: Riot spreads in privately-run Birmingham prison (UPDATES)
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Riot police and ambulances have been called to a privately-run jail in Birmingham amid reports of developing protests and rioting.Riot police and ambulances have been called to a privately-run jail in Birmingham amid reports of developing protests and rioting.
HMP Birmingham, also known as Winson Green, is run by security giant G4S. The incident is said to have started after 9am on Friday, involving two of the prison’s wings, which hold up to 250 inmates each. HMP Birmingham, also known as Winson Green, is run by security giant G4S. The incident is said to have started after 9am on Friday, and is reported to involve two of the prison’s wings, which hold up to 250 inmates each. It had reportedly spread to two more wings in the early afternoon. 
The prison, located close to the city center, can host up to 1,450 adult men. The unrest, however, is believed to be confined to wings N and P, as the rest of the prison is on lockdown. The prison, which stands close to the city center, can host up to 1,450 adult men. The unrest, however, is believed to be confined to wings N and P, as the rest of the prison is on lockdown. Unconfirmed reports suggest it later spread to wings L and M.
Specially-trained ‘Tornado’ prison officer teams are said to be on their way to the facility as well, brought in from other parts of the country. “It is not under control and potentially is getting worse but we cannot confirm this,” said the national chair of the Prison Officers Association (POA), Mike Rolfe.
“We know a set of keys containing a cell key have been taken so prisoners are potentially opening up cells. We also know there is no staff injuries and all are accounted for.”
Specially trained ‘Tornado’ prison officer teams are also said to be on their way to the prison, brought in from other parts of the country. All prison officers have been called to the scene. Reports mention a “badly injured” inmate, while other prisoners were said to have burnt and destroyed their files.