SAMARITANS in Colchester are supporting military prisoners as part of a new scheme.

Volunteers are making weekly visits to detainees at the Military Corrective Training Centre (MCTC).

During the trips staff and prisoners will be encouraged to call the Samaritans if they need help, or to drop-in and see them at their centre in Walsingham Road.

The MCTC is the UK’s only facility for armed forces personnel imprisoned after court martial.

  • Samaritans can be reached 24 hours a day, every day of the week by calling 08457 90 90 90.