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Inmates at the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre on Barton Street East have ended their hunger strike after five days, with inmates and jail administrators coming to a 'resolution.'
Prisoners inside the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre could be heard banging against windows Friday evening as a small group of advocates rallied outside, demanding improved jail conditions.
Inmates taking part in a growing hunger strike at Hamilton's Barton Street jail say they face constant lockdowns, a lack of outdoor time and the fear of losing access to specialty TV channels. The inmate behind the hunger strike spoke to CBC Hamilton by phone.
Inmates at the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre on Barton Street East started a hunger strike Wednesday morning amid constant lockdowns and a lack of time for fresh air.