Expansion of HMP Parc in Wales should be paused, MPs say Welsh affairs committee says Bridgend jail is ‘not the right place’ to add inmates after deaths, violence and staff shortages The Guardian - UK · Mar 30
Leaked messages show prison staff joking about violence towards inmates Several members of staff at HMP Parc have previously been arrested but no charges have been brought. Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2025
Governor at new ‘super-prison’ suffering staff exodus will take over jail hit by 10 deaths in three months Five Wells governor to take over at scandal-hit HMP Parc in Bridgend, Wales The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2024
Three inmates taken to hospital after disorder at Welsh prison No life-threatening injuries reported, but news follows spate of drug-related deaths at privately-run HMP Parc The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2024
Mother of stabbing spree victim slams ‘massive’ failings after inquiry report An independent investigation found Zephaniah McLeod had been released from prison with no statutory supervision from any criminal justice services. The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023
Bridgend council takes control of social care in Parc prison The care for prisoners in the facility is currently provided by a private company, G4S Health Services Wales Online · Nov 28, 2022
Prison officer denies having ‘inappropriate relationship’ with inmate Ruth Shmylo, 25, denies becoming involved with the male prisoner while at HMP Parc in Bridgend. The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022
Prisoner dead after being discovered in his cell at HMP Parc in Bridgend A spokesman for G4S, which runs the prison, said: 'Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time' Wales Online · Aug 13, 2022
Men threw Ribena bottles containing drugs and mobile phones over prison wall Mark Baldwin, 39, and Liam McCabe, 25, tried to sneak contraband into HMP Parc in Bridgend Wales Online · May 18, 2022