PRISONERS who were part of mutiny at a Worcestershire prison, have seen their existing sentences increased.

So far 10 prisoners, including Sam Brown, 33, from Worcester, have seen their sentences increased by more than 40 years.

The riot took place in July, when prisoners complained about their living conditions and a smoking ban that had been introduced when some became verbally aggressive. A pool table and table tennis table were tipped over and pool balls and chairs were thrown at staff.

Several prisoners removed water pipes from washing machines, which caused the wing to flood, and a total of 18 CCTV cameras were damaged. A number of staff were also injured during the disorder.

Thousands of pounds damage was then caused at the spur which had to close, with the prisoners moved across the country with only a few remaining at the Redditch prison.

Brown, received three years two months for his part in the violence.

The rest sentenced today were:

Calvin Gill, 23 - five years

Christopher Edwards, 32 - five years

Kieran Ballard, 29 - four years four months

Shay Taylor, 23 - five years

Liam Fields, 30 - three years four months

Thomas Rogers, 25 - three years four months

Rumia Delgado, 31 - three years four months

Keiko Marshall, 23 - three years four months

Zac Dillon, 25 - five years four months

Grant Samed, 32, is to be sentenced on February 12.

Two defendants - Matthew Armstrong and Timothy Murphy - had initially denied being involved in the disorder but following a nine day trial at Birmingham Crown Court earlier this month, they were found guilty of participating in a prison mutiny.

Armstrong, 28, will be sentenced on February 5 while Murphy, 24, will be sentenced on February 7.

All the prisoners' sentences will run consecutively to their current jail terms.

Detective Constable Phil Shadwell led the investigation into the disorder.

"Violence inside a prison will not be tolerated and assaults on members of the emergency services or those working in the public sector will never be acceptable," he said.

"I would like to thank everyone involved in this investigation. It has been a long and complex one, but their hard work has ensured a group of prisoners will be justly punished for their actions.

"I hope these sentences send a clear message that we will do everything we can to thoroughly investigate incidents such as these and in doing so, ensure offenders are brought to justice.

"I also hope those thinking of taking part in such a disorder in the future will think twice before doing so and can expect lengthy sentences should they decide to participate."

Prisons Minister Rory Stewart added: "The behaviour of these prisoners was completely unacceptable and has rightly been met with the full force of the law.

"I want to ensure prisons are places of stability where offenders can turn their lives around, and I thank our hardworking staff and colleagues at West Mercia Police who have helped to bring these men to justice."

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