A prisoner was today involved in a standoff with police after climbing onto the roof of Pentonville.
The man, who has identified himself as 'Titch', found his way onto the roof of a workshop at the prison in Islington after escaping his cell.
Riot police were said to be at the scene after the man was involved in a standoff for more than an hour.
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "We are aware of the situation and are liasing with the Prison Service."
'Titch' told a reporter from the Islington Tribune that he was unhappy with prison conditions.
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Specialist negotiators have been sent to the scene and are attempting to talk the man down.
The inmate has reportedly taken a lighter onto the roof, and fire engines were dispatched to the prison.
A London Fire Brigade spokeswoman said she was unable to comment on the incident.
A Prison Service spokesperson said: "One prisoner at HMP Pentonville has gained access to a workshop roof.
"Negotiators are at the prison and are working to safely resolve the situation."
The Prison Service confirmed the man later came down from the roof voluntarily.
