A man who was recalled to prison was found dead in his cell at HMP Forest Bank after just nine days of freedom. Jonathan Pisani, who was 46, was convicted of firearm offences in August, 2021, and sentenced to 15 months in prison.
08.03.2024 - 20:02 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Firefighters wearing breathing gear tackled a significant blaze at Forest Bank prison in Salford. Crews spent an hour getting the fire under control.
The drama started at noon on Thursday when three engines were called to the prison on Agecroft Road. Managers at the privately-operated jail said no inmates or staff were harmed.
An HMP Forest Bank spokesperson said: “We can confirm there was a cell fire at HMP Forest Bank yesterday (7 March) which was dealt with by prison staff. GMFRS (Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service) attended. There were no injuries.”
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A spokesperson for GMFRS said: “Just after midday on Thursday 7th March) firefighters were called to reports of a fire at Forest Bank Prison, Swinton.
"Three fire engines from Rochdale, Whitefield and Salford fire stations arrived quickly at the scene. Crews wearing breathing apparatus used a hose reel to swiftly extinguish the fire. GMFRS were in attendance for one hour.”
Staff put Out another fire at the prison before the arrival of the emergency services in December 2022, the Manchester Evening News has previously reported.
In April last year, an M.E.N. investigation into Forest Bank prison uncovered allegations of widespread drug use and inmates who 'run the wings', prompting an MP and Salford's mayor to write to the government to demand an 'urgent' review.
Our revelations included a call from Salford and Eccles MP Rebecca Long-Bailey for the Ministry of Justice to cancel a billion pound contract it has with facilities management giant Sodexo to run the troubled jail.
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A man who was recalled to prison was found dead in his cell at HMP Forest Bank after just nine days of freedom. Jonathan Pisani, who was 46, was convicted of firearm offences in August, 2021, and sentenced to 15 months in prison.
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