Bosses to be locked up in historic prison for charity

The participants will be locked up in Shepton Mallet Prison on Thursday, July 10, as part of a unique challenge to support the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance.

Their fictional crimes include everything from being "too choosy about the office tea" to "failing to refill the office chocolate hat."

Though these infractions are imaginary, the punishments are very real.

Each inmate - ranging from CEOs to educators - will spend the night behind bars, facing tough chores, ghost tours and escape rooms.

They will have only 24 hours from 12pm on the day of incarceration to raise £800 in bail, securing their release.

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The charity initiated a 'nominate your boss' campaign, resulting in a varied line-up of willing participants.

Among the inmates are Charles Hackett, CEO of Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, and David Crew, Managing Director of Somerset Chamber of Commerce.

The event seeks to raise crucial funds and awareness for the air ambulance service, which provides rapid response medical aid to those in urgent need.

People are encouraged to support the prisoners by donating towards their bail, cheering them on during their stay, or sharing their plight.

Whether the inmates can rise to the challenge remains to be seen.

Updates on the unfolding drama will be shared by the charity on social media.

For more information, visit the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance page on Facebook.