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UK prison violence spiked in 2024, with staff and inmates assaulted, amid overcrowding and staff shortages, prompting calls for systemic reform.
Violence in UK prisons has surged, with prison staff reporting horrific assaults, including disembowelments and fatal attacks on high-profile inmates like Ian Watkins and Ian Huntley.
Wayne Couzens, convicted in the Sarah Everard murder, is said to be hiding in fear.
A prison doctor attributes the crisis to overcrowding, staff shortages, and rising violence, with inmate assaults up 11% and staff attacks up 13% in 2024.
Despite a £40 million government pledge, officials warn systemic reform is needed to prevent further escalation.
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La violencia en las prisiones del Reino Unido se disparó en 2024, con el personal y los reclusos asaltados, en medio del hacinamiento y la escasez de personal, lo que provocó llamados a una reforma sistémica.