Prisoners 'frustrated' but 'understanding' of Covid lockdown

Outbreak on Alpha wing at Jurby facility

Four inmates at the Isle of Man Prison have contracted Covid-19 sparking a lockdown at the facility.

Prisoners on the Alpha wing have been moved onto a 'Black' regime which means they have to spend more time in their cells.

All visiting to the prison has also been stopped and all inmates, staff and close contacts are being offered tests.

Acting deputy governor Martin Phillips, and prison governor Leroy Bonnick, have been speaking to Tessa Hawley: