The phone was found hidden in a desk fan after prison officers heard it ringing, a court hears.
The device was found hidden in the base of a desk fan in the cell of Joseph Millward at HMP Holme House, in Stockton, after a prison officer heard it ringing, Teesside Crown Court heard.
Both admitted intending to pervert the course of justice, with Millward also pleading guilty to possession of a mobile phone in prison.Millward, a semi-professional boxer, had been jailed for five years and two months for a shooting in South Tyneside in 2021, prosecutor Anthony Pettengell said. His cell was searched, with a small black mobile phone and charger found hidden in a fan, Mr Pettengell said.
Several numbers linked to Millward's family were found saved on the phone, along with one related to McCabe, the court heard.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Prison Officer Sentenced for Drug Smuggling at Holme House PrisonAmy Johnston, a prison officer, was sentenced to 12 months in prison for smuggling pregabalin into Holme House Prison in exchange for £1,000. The drug was used for anxiety and opioid withdrawal. She was caught on CCTV interacting with a convicted drug dealer.
Read more »
HMP Five Wells: Evidence of progress at Wellingborough prisonHis Majesty's Inspectorate of Prisons finds areas of improvement at the Northamptonshire site.
Read more »
Child sex offender dies in HMP Liverpool on day of sentencing for new offencesJohn Sadler was previously jailed in 2014 for offences against a 13-year-old girl - he was found guilty of further offences on Monday
Read more »
First in Scotland for HMP Dumfries recognised at HolyroodParkrun activity helping Dumfriesshire prisoners with rehabilitation
Read more »
Daniel Khalife’s jailbreak laid bare crisis and chaos at HMP WandsworthThe prison was “still reeling” from Khalife’s “very high-profile” escape and that security remained a “serious concern”
Read more »
Crystal Palace house in London named RIBA House of the Year 2024The four-bedroom property is named House of the Year by the Royal Institute of British Architects.
Read more »