An inspection report published today called conditions at the young offender institution “shabby” with widespread graffiti, some unclean areas and some young people unable to shower on a daily basis.
The report, which was based on an unannounced inspection carried out last August, also highlighted the level of violence between inmates and “opportunities for bullying” in the prison, which is located near Stoke-on-Trent.
“The number of violent incidents in the prison was high and some of these had been serious,” HM Inspectorate of Prisons reported.
“Bullying was evident and shouting out of windows was widespread. During the course of the inspection the atmosphere around the establishment was sometimes tense.
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