AN INMATE has denied threatening to kill a prison officer and his family.
Keith Pringle is alleged to have threatened to kill the officer, his wife and children during a "dirty protest" at Frankland Prison, near Durham, on September 10.
Pringle, 33, formerly of Thirlmere Road, Darlington, pleaded not guilty at Durham Crown Court yesterday.
The hearing was adjourned for a trial to take place later in the year.
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