Woman arrested after fire at HMP Northumberland
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Emergency services were called to HMP Northumberland at 12.15am on Thursday January 26, following reports that two cars were on fire.
A crew from Northumberland Fire & Rescue Service managed to put out the fire. No-one was hurt.
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Hide AdA 19-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the incident, but has since been released on bail.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Shortly after 12.15am yesterday (Thursday), we received a report that two vehicles parked within Northumberland Prison’s car park were on fire.
“Emergency crews attended and put out the blaze. No one was injured.
“A 19-year-old woman was subsequently arrested in connection with the incident. She has since been bailed and enquiries remain on-going.”
HMP Northumberland, near Acklington, is a category C prison operated by Sodexo Justice Services, holding 1,348 male offenders.