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Crime·24.04.2026AI özeti
Rising Prison Violence: Inmates Describe 'Innovation' in Creating Weapons Behind Bars
Prison violence in England and Wales has reached alarming levels, with 3,544 serious assaults in the 12 months to September 2025 (up 8%) and seven prisoners murdered in the year ending December 2025. The deaths of high-profile inmates Ian Huntley and former LostProphets singer Ian Watkins in separate prison attacks have highlighted the crisis. Inmates messaging illegally from inside describe a culture where prisoners are 'innovative' with weapons, and lifers with 'nothing to lose' commit violence despite already serving lengthy sentences.
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