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Probe into disturbance at prison | |
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An investigation is under way after inmates were involved in a disturbance at Scotland's newest prison. | |
The emergency services were called to Addiewell, in West Lothian, following a fire inside the complex just after 2000 GMT on Monday. | The emergency services were called to Addiewell, in West Lothian, following a fire inside the complex just after 2000 GMT on Monday. |
Staff at the prison, which opened just three months ago and has a population of about 700, dealt with the situation. | |
No one was hurt and no major damage was caused during the incident. Three men have been placed in a segregation unit. | |
The disturbance lasted about three hours and was brought to an end following negotiations involving prisoners and staff. | |
Addiewell is operated by private company, Kalyx, which runs a number of jails in England. |