In a harrowing turn of events, riots have erupted within the walls of Her Majesty’s Prison Parc, unleashing chaos and tragedy. The situation has prompted the urgent deployment of the Tornado team to restore order, but the turmoil within the facility continues to escalate.
Details surrounding the riots are still emerging but reports paint a grim picture of unrest and violence within the prison premises. The exact cause of the riots remains uncertain, but tensions have reached a boiling point, leading to a significant disturbance.
Her Majesty’s Prison Parc, situated in Bridgend, Wales, stands as a Category B private prison under the management of G4S. Despite its status as a correctional facility, the outbreak of riots is a rare and alarming occurrence.
The Tornado team—a highly trained unit specialised in managing prison riots and disturbances—has been swiftly mobilised in response to the escalating crisis. Their primary objective is to contain the chaos and ensure the safety of both inmates and staff members who find themselves caught amid the turmoil.
Authorities are exerting tireless efforts to regain control of the situation and restore order within the facility. The safety and security of all individuals within HMP Parc remain paramount as desperate attempts to quell the unrest persist.
Amid the chaos, the extent of the damage caused by the riots and the toll on human lives are still shrouded in uncertainty. Reports suggest that inmates and staff members have sustained injuries, with some requiring urgent medical attention. Tragically, there have been fatalities within the prison in recent months, further compounding the severity of the situation.
With the riots sparking a wave of violence, prisoners have been stabbed, and air ambulances have been dispatched to the scene to airlift the critically injured to hospital. In a distressing development, one wing of the prison has been barricaded, exacerbating the challenges authorities face in regaining control.
Adding to the chaos, phone lines have been disconnected, leaving families desperate for information and unable to reach their loved ones inside the prison walls. The scene is one of pandemonium, with law enforcement agencies scrambling to contain the crisis.
As the situation at HMP Parc continues to unfold rapidly, updates will be provided as more information becomes available. The harrowing events within the prison serve as a stark reminder of the precarious nature of prison environments and the urgent need for measures to ensure the safety and security of all individuals involved.
A HMP Parc spokesperson said:
“Staff at HMP Parc swiftly resolved two short-lived incidents involving prisoners on Friday, with no officers injured.
“Those involved will receive the strongest possible punishments, including criminal prosecution.”
There were two short-lived incidents at HMP Parc on Friday 31 May.
One involved approx. 20 prisoners and thanks to the efforts of our staff, was safely resolved.
Mutual aid for this incident was sought from HMPPS and was received in line with national protocol.
The second incident was unrelated and involved an altercation between three prisoners, who required hospital treatment. No injuries sustained were life-threatening. An air ambulance did attend the site but was not needed.
No staff were injured in either incident.
