The disturbance, which CYP Now understands involved damage to up to 30 cells and saw a number of offenders moved to other institutions, was the fourth serious incident at the prison this year, according to the Prison Officers' Association.
The association said a prison officer was attacked with an iron bar during the incident, which happened during the recent prison worker strikes. Now staff are calling for more protection such as extendable batons to help them deal with incidents.
Glyn Travis, spokesman for the association, said: "There's a loss of control and discipline. There is very little staff can do to instil discipline and understanding of rules and regulations without a fear of being accused of abuse or assault."
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