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Prisoners in 'fights over canned drinks' during water leak
Prisoners were allegedly left 'frustrated' at a Staffordshire jail after showers were stopped and a leak affected the water supply.
One father claimed his son, who is locked up at HMP Swinfen Hall, had to wash using a bucket and was told fights had erupted over cans of drink
The prison service said the water supply has been reinstated and that prisoners had "access to drinking water at all times."
They also reject claims that the water is still discoloured.
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It's understood the water supply at HMP Swinfen Hall was affected by a leak on Friday, August 8.
The prison service says running water to cells was never compromised.
Showers were stopped as a precautionary measure to prevent further draining of the water supply and to prevent the water in cells from running dry.
Some showers have been closed as a precautionary measure due to bacterial concerns.
The service says prisoners have access to alternative showers.
A Prison Service spokesperson said: 'The situation is resolved and the water supply to HMP Swinfen Hall has been reinstated.
'Prisoners had access to clean drinking water at all times.'
