HMP Manchester Faces Crisis with Drugs, Violence, and Rats

A recent inspection reveals alarming conditions at the prison, highlighting urgent need for reform and government action.

HMP Manchester has been identified as the most violent men's prison in England and Wales, with the highest rate of serious assaults.
Inspectors found 'catastrophic levels' of drugs, with 39% of inmates testing positive, exacerbated by drone deliveries facilitated by prisoners burning holes in windows.
The prison is plagued by a chronic rodent infestation and poor living conditions, including smashed windows and filthy environments.
Six self-inflicted deaths and three drug-related deaths have occurred since the last inspection, with over half of inmates feeling unsafe.
An urgent action plan is being developed by the prison's governor and the Justice Secretary to address these critical issues.