HM Prison Low Newton

HMP & YOI Low Newton
LocationBrasside, County Durham
Security classClosed Female and Young Offender
Population336 (as of July 2008)
Opened1965
Managed byHM Prison Services
GovernorGuy Pidduck
WebsiteLow Newton at justice.gov.uk

HM Prison Low Newton is a closed prison for female adults and young offenders in Brasside, County Durham, England. The prison, which is operated by His Majesty's Prison Service, is next to HMP Frankland, a Category A men's prison. Notable inmates at the prison include formerly Rosemary West, as well as spree killer Joanna Dennehy and serial killer Lucy Letby.