Brand will face 'hell on earth' in Wandsworth prison, says former inmate
Summary
Russell Brand is being held at HMP Wandsworth after receiving a 10-year-and-six-month prison sentence following convictions for rape and sexual assault. A former inmate described the prison as harsh, while staff and former prisoners said Brand’s convictions and public profile could make him vulnerable to hostility from other inmates.Key Facts
- Brand was convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
- He was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison on Monday.
- Brand has been held at HMP Wandsworth for about a week.
- Former inmate Chris Atkins, who served eight months at Wandsworth for tax fraud, described the prison as “hell on earth.”
- A source close to Brand said he had moved from isolation to a main wing and was doing well considering the circumstances.
- A Wandsworth staff member said inmates had shouted Brand’s name and expressed anger about his offences.
- Former prisoners said people convicted of sex offences can face a higher risk of assault and may find it harder to get prison jobs.
- New inmates have possessions confiscated and receive basic items, including a prison tracksuit and a night pack of food and drink.
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