Exclusive: The prime suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance, Christian Brückner, has been unexpectedly released from prison in Germany, raising new questions about the ongoing investigation into the missing British toddler.
In a historic move, UK prison officers are to be equipped with Tasers and enhanced body armour to combat an 'unprecedented' surge in attacks by inmates, as new figures reveal a dramatic rise in assaults.
A prisoner at HMP Frankland has been charged with murder after a fellow inmate was found dead in his cell. The victim, serving a life sentence, was discovered with serious injuries.
Convicted rapist Christian Brueckner, the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, has had his request for early release from a German prison rejected. The decision comes as he continues to serve a sentence for a separate, brutal crime.
Exclusive: Christian Brückner, the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, is to be released from a German prison next year after serving a drug-related sentence, raising urgent questions about the future of the investigation.
Exclusive: Prisons across England and Wales face devastating cuts of up to 50% to education and rehabilitation programmes, sparking warnings of increased reoffending rates and prison violence.
A bombshell report exposes systemic corruption within Scotland's prison service, revealing how organised crime gangs are exploiting staff to smuggle drugs and contraband, creating a national security emergency behind bars.
Christian Brückner, the prime suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance, was violently attacked in his prison cell by inmates shouting 'We know what you did'. Exclusive details from German prison insiders.
The family of a murdered prison officer speaks out, claiming the system failed to protect him after he reported a colleague's illicit affair with a high-risk inmate, leading to a brutal street execution.
Disgraced socialite Ghislaine Maxwell has been quietly transferred from her brutal Brooklyn jail to a low-security Florida prison camp, sparking outrage among victims and critics.
Convicted paedophile and prime Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner could walk free in days as German prosecutors admit they lack evidence to charge him. Experts warn he remains a high risk to children.
EXCLUSIVE: Chilling details emerge as a hitman is jailed for the execution-style murder of a prison officer who reported an inappropriate relationship, exposing a web of corruption and violence within Britain's high-security prison system.
Former prisoners reveal the brutal reality of life behind bars in Britain's jails, from shocking food shortages and rampant violence to the ingenious ways inmates survive. An exclusive investigation into the UK's prison crisis.
Shocking Ministry of Justice data reveals more than two prisoners per day are hospitalised after taking potent synthetic drug cocktails in UK jails, with 'Spice' incidents soaring by 40% in a year.
A dedicated prison officer at HMP Frankland was brutally murdered by a dangerous inmate after discovering his illicit contraband network. The shocking incident has raised serious questions about staff safety in UK prisons.
Shocking prison security breach revealed as officer's illicit affair with high-risk inmate led to a murder plot against a fellow guard. Exclusive details from HMP Belmarsh scandal.
The Ministry of Justice initiates emergency early release scheme for hundreds of prisoners to tackle severe overcrowding, as campaigners warn of dire conditions and public safety risks.
A violent attack on an American tourist in Dresden, Germany, has sparked outrage. A Syrian national has been arrested following the brutal assault in the city's historic centre, raising serious questions about public safety.
Tragedy strikes on a German motorway as a UK-registered car careers off the road, resulting in four fatalities. The horrific incident near Münster is under investigation by German authorities.
Exclusive: Matthew Caylor, a convicted murderer on death row, and corrections officer Melinda Hinson died in an apparent double suicide pact at Kirkland Correctional Institution. The shocking incident exposes critical security failures and a forbidden rel
Ghislaine Maxwell's transfer to a low-security 'cushy' prison has been abruptly reversed. The convicted sex trafficker has been returned to a grim Florida penitentiary after giving an unauthorised interview, sparking outrage and scrutiny over inmate privi
Exclusive: Damien Bendall, the monster who murdered a mother and three children in a brutal killing spree, is revealed to be receiving cushy perks in his maximum-security cell, including television and DVD players, while continuing his violent assaults on
A prison officer was caught having explicit phone conversations with a high-risk inmate, leading to her dismissal and a misconduct hearing.
Former California prison guard Gregory Rodriguez sentenced to seven years for sexually abusing inmates, sparking outrage and calls for systemic reform.
Disturbing reports reveal prisoners at Wooroloo Prison in Perth have been keeping and consuming guinea pigs, sparking outrage and an urgent investigation.
A shocking series of deaths at Cibola County Correctional Center in New Mexico has raised serious concerns about prison conditions and inmate welfare, prompting state and federal investigations.
Whistleblowers reveal chaos in UK's early prison release programme, with dangerous offenders mistakenly freed and staff overwhelmed by systemic failures.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem suggests transforming Alcatraz into an alligator-filled prison and introducing prison rodeos as part of radical US penal reform.
A female prison officer had an illicit relationship with a convicted murderer, leading to her dismissal and a police investigation. The scandal has raised serious questions about security in UK prisons.
Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein, has been transferred to a low-security Florida prison. The move follows reports of her discomfort sharing facilities with transgender inmates in a Texas prison.