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Three Prisoners Jailed for Violent Disorder in Pre‑Planned HMP Northumberland Cell Attack

The judge said the orchestrated assault used improvised weapons prepared in advance.

Overview

  • Mark Hall received 22 months, Scott Steanson got three years and three months, and Jack Miles was jailed for 23 months after admitting violent disorder.
  • Steanson also admitted two assaults on his ex-partner and possessing a bladed article, which were taken into account at sentencing.
  • The attack struck at about 1:45pm on November 20, 2022 in house block 7, leaving the victim with multiple stab wounds to the torso.
  • Weapons included tuna tins in a sock, and a metal chiv was later found in a toilet, though there is no evidence these three made or used the knife.
  • CCTV did not capture the violence inside the cell, staff rushed to a fast-moving incident, and the court heard the victim had been singled out as a figure linked to contraband control.