Frankland Prison in Durham. Pic: PA. Frankland Prison in Durham. Pic: PA.
Frankland Prison in Durham. Pic: PA.

11 of the most notorious prisoners to be held at Durham's Frankland Prison

As it is confirmed that double killer Stephen Unwin is being held at HMP Frankland we look at some of the most notorious figures to be held in Durham’s Frankland jail.

From Harold Shipman to the Yorkshire Ripper, here are some of the jail’s most infamous inmates past and present.