Shrewsbury Prison staff face youth gang ordeal as mob rush entrance and kick gates
A gang of youths abused staff at the Shrewsbury Prison visitor attraction and kicked gates after bursting into the venue as workers tried to close for the day.
The unsavoury incident took place as staff attempted to shut at the end of their shift at around 5.30pm on Sunday.
Footage of the incident shows ten or more youths – some hooded and some wearing face coverings – running into the facility as workers opened the gates to leave the premises.
Joel Campbell, CEO of The Cove Group which runs Shrewsbury Prison, said the staff had asked the youngsters to leave but were met with abuse and aggression.
As they were ushered out of the site CCTV footage shows a large object being thrown and a kick being aimed as the staff attempted to close the gates.
The police were called but Mr Campbell said they had been reluctant to take statements or CCTV in relation to the incident.
It was however reported again with the force the following day.
