Prisoner climbs on to roof

A prisoner climbed on to the roof of HMP Garth prison in Leyland tonight.

The man has been seen walking up and down the roof of the category B prison.

Lancashire Fire Service received a call after 6pm alerting them to the incident and is on standby along with the ambulance service.

The Ministry of Justice has not yet commented on the developing situation.

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