Prisoners released early to tackle overcrowding at Forest Bank jail
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Oct, 07:07 · Archive
About 50 prisoners have been released early from Forest Bank jail in Salford as part of a scheme to ease overcrowding.
About 50 prisoners have been released early from Forest Bank, a privately-operated jail in Salford, under a scheme to ease overcrowding and address a shortage of spaces. Some of the released inmates spoke to the Manchester Evening News following their release.

How it is being reported
- Freed prisoners slam overcrowded 's**hole' Forest Bank as early release scheme beginsManchester Evening News · 3 Oct, 06:35
- Need To Know ManchesterBBC Manchester · 1 Oct, 12:58
In this story: Forest Bank · Salford · Manchester Evening News
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