Tournai - Bomb threat, riots and arson in the prison

TOURNAI - The prison guards of Tournai went on wild strike a few days ago. The strike still continues, which means for the prisoners that they have neither activities, neither visites, neither walks,... The prison is now under the control of the police.
In the night of Tuesday to Wednessday, a bomb threat was made against the prison.
On Wednessday, tens of prisoners started to break down the cells and the infrastructure of the prison. According to the prison director, damage is extensive.
In the night of Wednessday, prisoners put fire to paper and blankets. The firemen had to intervene with big water hoses to put out the fire.

The guards declared they continu their strike.

13.10.2010