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Page last updated at 21:44 GMT, Saturday, 11 April 2009 22:44 UK

Prison riot brought under control

Specialist prison officers have brought a "violent" riot at Ashwell prison in Rutland under control.

The Prison Officers Association (POA) said about 420 prisoners had been shipped out and and 180 had been secured in cells.

Barney Choudhury reports.

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