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UK prison violence surged due to overcrowding, prompting a £40 million safety upgrade.
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.
Assaults on staff also rose sharply.
Government data links the spike to overcrowding, which increases the likelihood of violence.
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.
Officials emphasize that long-term reforms are needed to improve safety and reduce recidivism.
La violencia en las cárceles del Reino Unido aumentó debido al hacinamiento, lo que provocó una mejora de seguridad de 40 millones de libras esterlinas.