15/05/2012

Hydebank Governor Suspended

The governor of an NI young offender's and women's prison has been suspended.

Gary Alcock was temporarily removed from his duties following concerns raised about the regime at Hydebank Wood by the prisoner ombudsman.

It is believed the issues identified by Prisoner Ombudsman Pauline McCabe comes after concerns raised during an investigation.

The investigation is expected to take weeks to complete.

(CD)

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