Prison forced to change ALL cell locks after worker accidentally took home keys

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A prison has been forced to replace every cell door lock at a cost of £500,000 after a member of staff left the facility with a set of keys.The security breach at HMP Warren Hill, a Category C prison in Suffolk, triggered a major incident at the institution.Taxpayers now face the hefty bill for locksmiths to fit new bolts throughout the prison after the worker departed with the keys in his pocket, apparently without realising he had them.The prison currently houses approximately 270 male offenders.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The vast majority, 93 per cent, are approaching the conclusion of their life terms.The facility accommodates individuals convicted of the most serious offences, including those serving sentences for murder and sex crimes.As a Category C establishment, Warren Hill typically holds prisoners who cannot be trusted in open conditions but are considered unlikely to attempt escape.A source told The Sun: "A worker managed to go home with a set of keys in his pocket...

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