Tag #Prison Violence

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Inmates Seize Control of Cuneo Prison Wing Amid Systemic Failures

The Osapp union reported that inmates in Cuneo prison's 'Gesso' wing have taken control amid remote monitoring, broken cameras, and widespread violence, resulting in unsanitary conditions and assaults on staff; these issues reflect broader systemic problems in the Piedmont-Liguria-Valle d'Aosta regi...

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Inmate Stabs Correctional Officer at Minnesota Prison

A correctional officer at Minnesota Correctional Facility-Rush City was stabbed by an inmate on Saturday during a routine cell search; the officer is recovering, and the inmate, serving a life sentence for murder, was transferred to a maximum-security prison.

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14-Year Sentences for Gang Members Who Attacked Homes with Guns and Petrol Bombs

Taylor Ford and Joshua Wilson, both 20, were sentenced to 14 years in prison for a series of attacks on three homes in County Durham and Darlington in March 2024, using firearms and petrol bombs; miraculously, no one was killed.

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Terrorist Who Stabbed Ten Prison Officers Transferred to Mental Health Facility

Nathan Ruth, an 18-year-old terrorist who stabbed ten prison officers at Feltham Young Offenders Institute, has been transferred to a mental health facility in Hampshire, sparking concerns about staff safety despite his history of violence and stated intention to kill.

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HMP Swinfen Hall: Prison Violence Hinders Rehabilitation, Raising Public Safety Concerns

Families of inmates at HMP Swinfen Hall, a prison in Lichfield with reported high rates of violence and inadequate rehabilitation programs, fear their loved ones are becoming more dangerous due to the unsafe conditions and lack of support.

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UK Prisons Minister Considers "Supermax" Jails After Staff Attacks

Following alleged attacks on prison staff at HMP Belmarsh and HMP Preston, including incidents involving boiling water and improvised weapons, UK Prisons Minister James Timpson is considering building US-style "supermax" prisons to house the most dangerous offenders, citing high rates of violence an...

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Escalating Violence Against Prison Staff in Seville Highlights Systemic Issues

Over five attacks on prison staff have occurred in Seville's prisons within a month, the most severe being the sexual assault of a psychologist at Sevilla II prison by a dangerous, repeat-offending inmate who has since been transferred. The incident highlights critical understaffing and inadequate s...

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Prisoner Kills Cellmate with Tuna Can Lid in Murcia Penitentiary

A prisoner in Murcia I Penitentiary killed his cellmate early Friday morning using a tuna can lid as a weapon, prompting concerns about prison safety and security protocols.

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Death Row Inmate Killed in Prison Attack

On Friday, a death row inmate, Julian Mendez, 46, was killed at Kern Valley State Prison in Delano, California, after being attacked by fellow inmate Mario Renteria, 36. The attack escalated, involving over 30 inmates, despite staff intervention. An investigation is underway.

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Prison Officer Seriously Injured in HMP Long Lartin Stabbing

A 25-year-old prison officer at HMP Long Lartin in Worcestershire was seriously injured after being stabbed by a 22-year-old inmate with a weapon smuggled into the prison, possibly via drone; the officer underwent emergency surgery and is now stable; this is the third attack at a Category A prison i...

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Aguaruto Prison Shootout Reveals Systemic Insecurity and Corruption

A shootout at Aguaruto prison in Culiacán, Sinaloa, left conflicting reports of casualties, while authorities found 11 high-caliber weapons, 14 pistols, drugs, and a sophisticated tunnel during a subsequent search; the incident highlights systemic issues of insecurity and corruption.

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Urgent Call for Prison Safety Measures After Attacks on Officers

Following two recent attacks on prison officers—one involving boiling water and the other hot oil and improvised blades—the shadow justice secretary warned that a prison officer will be killed if the government does not take immediate action to improve prison safety.

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