Prisoners release hostage
Wednesday 12 August 1992 23:02 BST
CommentsGordon Carr, 26, the prison officer taken hostage by five inmates at Shotts jail, near Glasgow, was released unhurt when the prisoners surrendered.
The Scottish Office said the jail suffered superficial damage during the 21-hour siege.
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