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Brand moved to new prison after safety fears
15 Nov
Summary
- Comedian Russell Brand transferred five days after sentencing.
- Move to HMP Littlehey cited safety concerns in HMP Wandsworth.
- New facility offers various recreational and educational programs.
Russell Brand has been transferred to a different prison just five days after beginning his 10-and-a-half-year sentence. Reports indicate he was moved from HMP Wandsworth to HMP Littlehey, a Category C facility in Cambridgeshire. This relocation is reportedly due to safety concerns at his initial location.
The new prison, HMP Littlehey, offers a range of facilities to its inmates. These include a football pitch, a gym, yoga classes, indoor bowls, and choir sessions. The move to a Category C facility so soon after his sentencing has prompted surprise and questions regarding his current prison conditions.