http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/feedarticle/9846255New gangs are forming in prisons as more and more young people are jailed over the riots, a watchdog has said.
Chief inspector of prisons Nick Hardwick said it had been a "challenge to keep young people safe" as hundreds were jailed after last month's looting and violence. He said new gangs were forming in prisons and gang activity was growing as more young people were joining for their own protection.
"In some places, young people in particular units have formed themselves into gangs or groups and some young people who have not been involved in gangs before have now joined gangs for protection," he said.
More than 1,700 people have appeared in court over the disturbances, with one in five aged between 10 and 17, and nine in 10 male, the latest Ministry of Justice figures showed.
***can't wait for the official expression of 'SURPRISE'.:eyes: