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flag UK prison violence surged due to overcrowding, prompting a £40 million safety upgrade.

flag Violence in two UK prisons near Swindon has risen over the past five years, with prisoner-on-prisoner assaults increasing at both HMP Erlestoke and HMP Bullingdon, peaking in 2023 and 2024 before slightly declining in early 2025. flag Assaults on staff also rose sharply. flag Government data links the spike to overcrowding, which increases the likelihood of violence. flag In response, the government announced a £40 million security upgrade, including new CCTV, biometrics, floodlighting, and trials of tasers and mandatory body armor for officers. flag Officials emphasize that long-term reforms are needed to improve safety and reduce recidivism.

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