Prison segregation row may spark violence

A TOP security prison in Northern Ireland will be plunged into violent chaos unless republican and loyalist inmates are kept apart, it was claimed last night.

Sectarian fighting could also spill onto the streets if the government persists with a doomed integration scheme at Maghaberry jail in Co Antrim, campaigners warned.

The chilling threat of cell block clashes between sworn paramilitary enemies was issued as a special review team held talks on the security crisis.