Barlinnie prisoners left without water overnight

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 11:44 · Archive

Prisoners at HMP Barlinnie in Glasgow were left without running water overnight after a supply fault, affecting taps, toilets and sanitation.

Prisoners at HMP Barlinnie in Glasgow were left without running water in their cells overnight after a fault in the water supply. The problem followed a drop in water pressure around 4pm on Thursday caused by works by Scottish Water near the east end prison. Although a partial fix was put in place, some cells remained without running water for taps and toilets throughout the night. Scottish Water completed the work on Friday morning and water was restored.

The loss of water left inmates unable to flush toilets, wash their hands, access showers or take prescribed medication. One person whose brother is in E Hall reported that he was unable to make tea or coffee and that prisoners had been served cuppa soup for lunch despite having no hot water to make it unless they had bottled water from the prison shop.

Families expressed serious concern about conditions inside the jail. One relative said they were "deeply concerned" after their brother reported the entire hall had no water access. Another person claimed prison management was aware of the problem but failed to make "adequate alternative arrangements" to provide drinking water or sanitation facilities. Scottish Water and the Scottish Prison Service said the issue would be resolved and bottled water was offered to affected prisoners on Friday morning.

How it is being reported

• Barlinnie prisoners left without water overnight as families slam 'inhumane' ordealHMP Barlinnie prisoners faced overnight water loss affecting taps and toilets after a supply fault. Scottish Water fixed the issue at the ageing Glasgow jail.Glasgow Times · 9 Oct, 11:07
• Barlinnie prisoners left without water overnight as loved ones 'fear riot' over 'inhumane' conditionsFamilies on the outside have been left raging by the situation as prisoners in one block were left without water.Glasgow Live · 9 Oct, 11:00

In this story: HMP Barlinnie · Glasgow · Scottish Water · E Hall · Scottish Prison Service

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