HMP Norwich had a total of 37 cell fires in the space of a year according to the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) which observes conditions in detention centres.

Inspectors found: "Some prisoners are deliberately starting fires in their cells.

The report has highlighted problems with security at the prison (Image: Newsquest)

"There were 37 cell fires during the reporting year, 27 of which were attended by the fire service."

They also observed many........

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