Prison staff may get batons in new Violent Disruptive Prisoner Unit

Prison bosses are considering arming with batons and body cameras officers in a new facility for the most dangerous prisoners.

The Violent Disruptive Prisoner (VDP) Unit in the Midlands Prison is due to open in September and will house up to five of the most violent of inmates.

It will also operate an assessment centre, capable of holding a further four prisoners.