Inmate escapes injury after prison fire

This is Local London Saturday 12th November, 2011

A prisoner escaped injury after setting his cell on fire at Downview Prison in Banstead on Friday. Fire fighters from Epsom and Purley were called to the prison at about 1.30pm on Friday, November 11, after reports of a fire. It is believed the inmate deliberately set fire to his bedding and mattress. A spokesperson from Epsom fire s...

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