Violence towards jail officers has soared for the reason that pandemic with 23 assaults a day recorded final 12 months throughout England and Wales.
A brand new report by the Community commerce union, solely seen by Sky News, warns that with out "major, generational reform… the epidemic of violence will only get worse".
Political correspondent Amanda Akass has been talking to at least one jail officer who suffered catastrophic accidents throughout an assault at work.
Read extra: https://news.sky.com/story/i-thought-i-was-going-to-die-the-epidemic-of-violence-against-prison-officers-13067151
Warning: This report comprises graphic photos and references to suicide
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