March 30th 2024.
The use of improvised weapons has been a major concern at HMP Frankland, a high-security prison in Britain. Over the course of 12 months, the prison has recorded numerous violent incidents, including one where a prisoner attacked an officer with a hammer in a workshop.
According to the logs, inmates armed with makeshift weapons have been involved in 140 assaults on other prisoners, guards, and staff. In one particularly disturbing case, a prisoner launched an unprovoked attack on an officer, leaving him with multiple injuries. The use of improvised weapons, such as blades, has been a common occurrence in these attacks.
One of the most serious incidents involved a prisoner assaulting another inmate with a hammer in a workshop toilet. The attack, which took place on September 7, was one of the many violent outbreaks that have occurred at HMP Frankland. The dataset, released by the Ministry of Justice after a Freedom of Information Act request, also revealed two other incidents where workshop tools were used in assaults.
HMP Frankland, also known as "monster mansion," has housed some of the most notorious criminals in the UK, making it a high-security facility. However, with overcrowding and run-down facilities, the prison has been under immense pressure. This has resulted in an increase in violence, with assaults against staff rising by 16% and the total number of assaults increasing by 21% across the prison system.
Grahame Morris MP, whose constituency includes the village of Brasside where HMP Frankland is located, expressed his concerns about the rise in violence. He stated that urgent measures must be taken to ensure the safety of both prison officers and inmates. He also criticized the provision of items that could be used as weapons to dangerous prisoners.
Andrew Neilson, director of campaigns at the Howard League for Penal Reform, emphasized the need for the authorities to prioritize the safety of both prisoners and staff at HMP Frankland. He expressed his concern over the incidents of violence and hoped that the pressures faced by other prisons would not prevent the authorities from making Frankland a safe environment.
The dataset also revealed some of the latest violent incidents at HMP Frankland. In one incident, a prisoner used a razor melted into a toothbrush to slash another inmate's face and leg, resulting in major blood loss. In another case, four prisoners were reported to have attacked their target in a cell, with officers finding two weapons during a search.
Apart from inmate-on-inmate violence, staff members have also been targeted. In one incident, a prisoner sprayed his partner with liquid from two Lucozade bottles after an apparent disagreement. Another officer was subjected to an unprovoked assault by a prisoner while unlocking him for a meal.
The prison officers' union has condemned the outbreaks of violence at HMP Frankland, stating that it is part of a familiar pattern of violence at UK jails. The logs also revealed that three staff members had to be hospitalized after being attacked by a prisoner while trying to relocate him.
HMP Frankland is home to some of the most notorious prisoners in the UK, including Wayne Couzens and Levi Bellfield. However, the Ministry of Justice has reassured that violent prisoners can face tough punishments, and steps have been taken to reduce the inflow of weapons, drugs, and mobile phones into the prison.
A spokesperson for the Prison Service stated that they do not tolerate violence in their facilities and have invested £100 million into security measures to clamp down on contraband. They have also equipped officers with PAVA spray and body-worn cameras to enhance their protection.
The recent revelations about the violence at HMP Frankland have caused an uproar, with MPs and campaigners calling for immediate action to ensure the safety of both staff and inmates. The public is encouraged to share their stories and concerns about the issue with Josh.email.
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