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A former young offenders institution is set to reopen as an adult prison early following the arrests of hundreds of rioters across the country. HMP Cookham Wood in Borstal, near Rochester, will reopen next week, it has been reported. KentOnline reported that the prison would close in March after it faced criticism over recent years for high levels of violence among inmates and appalling conditions. The prison, which had a capacity of 188 when housing young offenders, was due to then reopen this summer as an adult institute. It is understood these plans have been brought forward following the r…

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