A fourth prisoner has been sentenced to extra jail time for his part in a mutiny at a Worcestershire prison. Prison staff at HMP Long Lartin came under attack by lags who threw pool balls at them, while part of the wing was torched leading to damage costing more than £110,000.

It resulted in staff withdrawing from the wing at the jail on September 24, 2019. Tornado Teams, which are specialist prison control and restraint teams, were brought in from HM Prisons from across the country, including HMP Birmingham, HMP Bristol, HMP Woodhill, HMP Bullingdon, HMP Featherstone, HMP Brinsford, HMP Oakwood and HMP Cardiff.

Once inside the prison they regained control of the wing within ten minutes. Jasbir Takhar, 47, pleaded guilty for his part in prison mutiny and was sentenced at Worcester Crown Court. He was given 28 months to run alongside the 28 years he is already serving.

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It follows three other men being sentenced last Friday, May 17, for their part in the mutiny. Dean Cody, 38 was given 45 months in addition to the 21 years he was already serving. Derek Law, 40, was given 40 months in addition to the 19 years he was already serving. John Ward, 43, was given 16 months to run alongside the 32 years he is already serving.

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Bellamy, who led the investigation for West Mercia Police, said: “I am pleased with the outcome today after a detailed and thorough investigation that lasted almost three years. We worked closely with HM Prison Service and together we hope this is a clear message that behaviour such as this will not be tolerated inside our prisons.

“Along with the cost by the damage caused, it is important to highlight the impact this incident had on the wider communities of Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Teams from the fire service, the ambulance service and West Mercia Police were committed for two days during the mutiny, taking valuable services away from our local communities.” Three more men will be sentenced later in the year for their part in the mutiny.

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