Responding to reports of a violent incident at Lowdham Grange Prison, Geoff Willetts the NEC Rep for the Midlands of the Prison Officers' Association said,
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PR 274: POA RESPONSE TO VIOLENCE INCIDENT AT LOWDHAM GRANGE PRISON
Responding to reports of a violent incident at Lowdham Grange Prison, Geoff Willetts the NEC Rep for the Midlands of the Prison Officers' Association said,
POA National Chair Mark Fairhurst updates members after attack on prison officers at HMP Frankland
POA National Chair Mark Fairhurst updates members after attack on prison officers at HMP Frankland
PR 273: POA REACT TO TERRORIST ATTACK
Leaders of the POA have reacted angrily to a vicious attack on three Prison Officers working in a separation centre at HMP Frankland in County Durham.
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