Swinfen Hall Prison returns to normal after 'lockdown' reports
Police with riot shields were seen entering Swinfen Hall Prison near Lichfield on Thursday night, amid reports the prison was put on lockdown during a disturbance.
Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service confirmed that they were aware of an incident and there were reports of a fire.
Late last night, a Prison Service spokesman said: "Staff are working to resolve an ongoing incident at YOI Swinfen Hall.
"Specially trained staff and emergency services are attending the scene and the police have been informed."
Just before 2am, the Prison Service issued another statement saying an 'incident of indiscipline' had been resolved just after midnight and the prison was 'now operating as normal'.
The Express & Star's Rob Cox was on the scene:
While Tamworth's MP expressed concern:
The prison and young offenders' institute at Swinfen Hall has a capacity of 624, and holds young men serving between four years and up to life.
