A FOURTH man has been sentenced for his part in a prison mutiny where staff came under attack at HMP Long Lartin near Evesham.

Jasbir Takhar, 47, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 28 months at Worcester Crown Court this morning (Tuesday, May 21). 

This sentence will run alongside the 28 years he is already serving.

On Tuesday, September 24, 2019, prisoners threw pool balls at the staff, resulting in them withdrawing from the wing.

Tornado Teams- specialist prison control and restraint groups- were brought in from HM Prisons from across the country.

Within ten minutes of being inside the prison, the Tornado Teams regained control of the wing.

Three other men were sentenced last Friday (May 17) for their part in the mutiny.

Dean Cody, 38 was given 45 months in addition to the 21 years he was already serving.

Derek Law, 40, was given 40 months in addition to the 19 years he was already serving, and John Ward, 43, was given 16 months to run alongside his current 32-year sentence.

Three more men will be sentenced later in the year for their part in the mutiny.

Last Friday Detective Chief Inspector Mark Bellamy, who led the investigation said: “I am pleased with the outcome today after a detailed and thorough investigation that lasted almost three years. 

"We worked closely with HM Prison Service and together we hope this is a clear message that behaviour such as this will not be tolerated inside our prisons.

“Along with the cost of the damage caused, it is important to highlight the impact this incident had on the wider communities of Herefordshire and Worcestershire. 

"Teams from the fire service, the ambulance service and West Mercia Police were committed for two days during the mutiny, taking valuable services away from our local communities.”