 stated: "There was an infestation of rats in two of the toilets on A wing. "And, in August rats were seen again, coming through damaged toilets." The furry friends have been joining inmates in the toilets on A and B wings ( Getty Images) "A pest control team is brought in periodically, but unfortunately the rats have continued to be attracted by the prisoners throwing out food for the birds." The report, out a fortnight ago, also said A Wing and B Wing were 'falling apart' - saying they were 'freezing in winter' and that tiles were falling off the showers.' The report painted a grim picture of some parts of the prison, saying the catering facilities were old and the kitchens crumbling. 'It is commendable that the kitchen staff can provide meals for more than 1,100 prisoners using equipment installed to cater for around 800, with deteriorating infrastructure and equipment that continually breaks down,' board members said. The animals are attracted by crumbs which the prisoners are throwing down for the birds, the report said ( Getty Images) The report added: "The fabric of A and B wings has continued to be a cause for concern. "The windows are single glazed, with metal frames which are not efficient in keeping th){kind=link}
Inmates at HMP Wymott, a 1,020-capacity jail in Lancashire, have to deal with an infestation of the foot-long rodents when they nip to the communal loos.
Prisoners in a run-down jail are living in fear of giant rats which come up through the toilets.
Inmates at HMP Wymott, a 1,020-capacity jail in Lancashire, have to deal with an infestation of the foot-long rodents when they nip to the communal loos.
Those using loos on A-Wing were most in danger of being surprised by rats, some of which are over 1ft-long from nose to tail.
A report into the prison stated that the rats ‘come up’ through damaged toilets – peeking their heads up as lags go to the loo.