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A convicted murderer continues to stage a rooftop protest at the high-security Strangeways jail in Manchester nearly 48 hours after he first scaled the walls.A convicted murderer continues to stage a rooftop protest at the high-security Strangeways jail in Manchester nearly 48 hours after he first scaled the walls.
Stuart Horner, 35, jailed for 27 years in 2012 for shooting his uncle in the chest with a shotgun after a family feud, has been on the roof shouting and kicking slates since 2pm on Sunday and reportedly threatened to stay put for “40 days and 40 nights”.Stuart Horner, 35, jailed for 27 years in 2012 for shooting his uncle in the chest with a shotgun after a family feud, has been on the roof shouting and kicking slates since 2pm on Sunday and reportedly threatened to stay put for “40 days and 40 nights”.
A protest party complete with DJ and fireworks was set up on Monday night in the street outside the Victorian prison, also known as HMP Manchester, as Horner tentatively navigated the soaking wet rooftop in the rain.A protest party complete with DJ and fireworks was set up on Monday night in the street outside the Victorian prison, also known as HMP Manchester, as Horner tentatively navigated the soaking wet rooftop in the rain.
The prisoner first climbed on top of the prison in nothing but jogging trousers but has since dressed himself in a t-shirt with “Innocent” written on the front in marker pen. The prisoner first climbed on top of the prison in nothing but jogging trousers but has since dressed himself in a T-shirt with “Innocent” written on the front in marker pen.
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As darkness fell, he remained in place and a drone camera was sent up to locate him.As darkness fell, he remained in place and a drone camera was sent up to locate him.
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He has been seen to smash glass panes across the roofs, as well as rip up roof slates and thrown them at the prison windows. A Manchester Evening News video showed him apparently vandalising the prison roof with a metal pole. He has been seen to smash glass panes across the roofs, as well as rip up roof slates and throw them at the prison windows. A Manchester Evening News video showed him apparently vandalising the prison roof with a metal pole.
Three roads – Southall Street, Sherborne Street and Empire Street – were closed around Strangeways, just north of Manchester city centre, while prison staff try to get Horner down.Three roads – Southall Street, Sherborne Street and Empire Street – were closed around Strangeways, just north of Manchester city centre, while prison staff try to get Horner down.
A Prison Service spokesman said: “An incident at height involving a prisoner is ongoing at HMP Manchester. Negotiators are at the prison and are working to safely resolve the situation.”A Prison Service spokesman said: “An incident at height involving a prisoner is ongoing at HMP Manchester. Negotiators are at the prison and are working to safely resolve the situation.”
Horner, who is visible and audible from the rooftop above the walls of the jail, has complained about prison conditions and shouted he wants to change prison history.Horner, who is visible and audible from the rooftop above the walls of the jail, has complained about prison conditions and shouted he wants to change prison history.
A former cellmate of Horner, who did not want to be named but had come to watch the disturbance, told the MEN he was surprised at the protest. “He was a dead sound lad but fairly quiet,” the man said.A former cellmate of Horner, who did not want to be named but had come to watch the disturbance, told the MEN he was surprised at the protest. “He was a dead sound lad but fairly quiet,” the man said.
Related: Prisoner in rooftop protest at Strangeways jail in ManchesterRelated: Prisoner in rooftop protest at Strangeways jail in Manchester
Police said they were initially called at about 3.30pm on Sunday by prison guards who feared Horner may be seen by members of the public. However, they left once it was clear that he was within an 18ft secure exercise yard, unable to escape and not visible to passersby.Police said they were initially called at about 3.30pm on Sunday by prison guards who feared Horner may be seen by members of the public. However, they left once it was clear that he was within an 18ft secure exercise yard, unable to escape and not visible to passersby.