Risley Remand Centre siege

Title

Risley Remand Centre siege

Genre

News report; Press conference

TX Date

3 May 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:01:45

Description

The rooftop protest by inmates at Risley Remand Centre in Cheshire is set to end this evening. The fifty-four protesters say they will come down from the roof at 7.30 pm. It is understood that Prison Governor, Ian Boon has agreed to a number of requests drawn up by the inmates. This report from Joanna Hartley.

Contributors

Joanna Hartley; Ian Boon

Keywords

UK; Prisons; Riots; England; Warrington; Sieges; Prison officers; Prisoners; Risley remand centre; Cheshire

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