AN investigation is underway after approximately £600 mysteriously disappeared from Blakenhurst Prison, near Bromsgrove.

A spokesman for UK Detention Services Limited, which runs the prison, at Tardebigge, said: "I can confirm money has gone missing and it is now the subject of a police investigation."

He refused to confirm the amount, but said prisoners were not involved.

Sgt Louise Meeson, of Bromsgrove Police, said: "I can confirm there was an incident of theft at the prison and we are investigating."