Prisoners stage roof-top protest

THREE prisoners who staged a roof-top protest at a Dublin prison yesterday cut their way through new €600,000 netting using blades.

The three clambered on to the roof of St Patrick’s at about 3.30pm yesterday. However, staff persuaded the youths to end their dispute. After five hours, the matter was resolved without injury.

Four inmates initially attempted to get on to the roof but one was caught by prison officers.