Staff shortages may have played role in death of inmate found taking heroin in cell at HMP Grampian
Staff shortages may have played a part in the death of an “at-risk” inmate in his cell at HMP Grampian.
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Inmate admits attacking north-east prison officer at HMP Grampian
Lee Stewart, 41, lost his temper after getting into a "disagreement" with the officer at HMP Grampian and flung a tub of butter across the section.
Number of people sent to prison from north-east down 30% in last 10 years
The number of north-east people going to prison in the north-east has fallen by 30% over the past 10 years, according to the latest figures from the Scottish Government.
North-east prisoner released due to coronavirus back behind bars
Reece Stewart was given his freedom from HMP Grampian in Peterhead due to coronavirus measures but only days later he took his dad’s car without permission and crashed on King’s Gate in Aberdeen on May 14.
Prison service to roll out virtual visits at north-east jail
Families with loved ones in prison in the north-east will be able to see them for the first time in months as "virtual visits" are rolled out.
Coronavirus: Virtual visits to be rolled out at north-east jail
People will be able to virtually visit family or friends in a north-east super jail by the end of the month.
Aberdeen man back in jail week after early release due to coronavirus
A former inmate at a north-east prison is back inside - just over a week after being released early from previous sentence due to coronavirus measures.
More than a dozen north-east prisoners released early to help fight Covid-19
More than a dozen prisoners at a north-east jail have been released early in an effort to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
Man denies smearing animal faeces on woman’s face in north-east
A man has denied smearing animal faeces on a woman’s face in a north-east town.
Prisoner who battered fellow inmate at north-east jail claims staff thanked him
As the hearing at Aberdeen Sheriff Court neared its conclusion yesterday, Lynch, who appeared via a video link from the jail, interrupted proceedings to claim that prison staff had thanked him and Whyte, for tackling their victim, who the court heard had a razor blade
North-east prisoners appear in court via live video link
Prisoners at HMP Grampian have appeared in court and pled guilty to crimes via a live video link from jail for the first time.
Man avoids jail after threatening to murder ex and her mum
A jilted Aberdeen lover who admitted threatening to murder his ex and her mum has avoided jail.
Video: Thug who tried to kill three cops boasts on Instagram from prison cell
A convict found breaking the rules by sharing threatening and boastful messages on social media from his cell told the Evening Express he would “flush” his phone in a bid to hide the evidence.
Aberdeen thug who tried to murder three cops is posting on Instagram from HMP Grampian – AGAIN
A convict who tried to murder three cops has again broken the rules by sharing threatening and boastful messages on social media.
Violent inmate detained in hospital after brutal attacks in prisons, including HMP Grampian
Ewan MacDonald left one guard at the north-east prison so traumatised he quit his job after 15 years.
Massive rise in prisoners caught taking drugs in north-east super jail
Figures from the Scottish Prison Service show 86 inmates of HMP Grampian in Peterhead were caught consuming illegal substances in 2019.
Man jailed after bringing £2,500 of cocaine into Aberdeen
Matthew Dilsworth, 31, had fallen into debt so opted to transport drugs from Liverpool to Aberdeen.
Aberdeen man jailed for six years over drug offences
Colin Stewart, 35, is currently serving a sentence of three years and 11 months for drug supply. The new sentence imposed will begin at the end of that.
THE GREAT PEE-SCAPE: Prisoner who fled Aberdeen court after toilet break crashed in friend’s getaway car
A prisoner who fled from security staff at Aberdeen Sheriff Court during a toilet break has told a trial about his “spur-of-the-moment” bid for freedom.
Inmates admit setting fire to bedding at HMP Grampian
Two inmates have had further jail terms imposed after starting fires at a north-east jail.
‘It wasn’t even me. I was framed’: Pair found guilty of stealing from Aberdeen cafe
Two men have been found guilty of breaking into an Aberdeen cake shop and making off with more than £600.
Action need to tackle staff turnover at north-east superjail
A senior politician has called for action after it emerged a north-east superjail’s staff turnover is more than twice the national average.
Jail terms for men who attacked inmate at HMP Grampian
Two prisoners have been handed further jail terms after a brutal assault on a fellow inmate.
Book by drug lord proves top choice for north-east prisoners
The tale of a Mexican drug lord who escaped jail twice is a popular page-turner at a north-east super prison.
Christmas day menu revealed for prisoners at HMP Grampian
Inmates at a north-east prison will be tucking into an array of festive meals in the next few days.
Brothers guilty of ‘terrifying’ attack on Deliveroo worker at Aberdeen flats
Two brothers have admitted jumping an unsuspecting Deliveroo worker and robbing him of his wallet.
Prisoner made kidnap threats and caused £10,446 of damage at HMP Grampian
An inmate caused more than £10,000 of damage by smashing up a north-east prison with a metal pole and starting a fire.
Man fractured victim’s jaw in HMP Grampian attack
A thug who fractured a man’s jaw in a prison attack has been jailed.
Man jailed after driving at officer and crashing into police car in north-east town
A man has been jailed after driving at a cop, crashing into a police car and then making off with the emergency vehicle’s number plate lodged between his tyre and wheel arch.
North-east prison bosses tackling bird problem
Bosses at a north-east prison are searching for a company to help them battle a winged menace.