Murderer may be moved to new secure isolation unit

PRISON bosses may consider moving a notorious murderer into a secure isolation unit due to be opened next week.

The purpose-built unit at Wheatfield Prison, Dublin, estimated to cost up to €750,000, can accommodate two prisoners and is designed for “high risk” inmates.

Prison authorities will consider moving Warren Dumbrell into it if he causes any problems with staff at the Midlands Prison, where he is being held.

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