Inmates at a UK prison, including Hashem Abedi, brother of the Manchester Arena bomber, had access to a kitchen with knives, despite being deemed dangerous. Following an attack where guards were injured, including one with third-degree burns, there's outrage among prison staff. Mark Fairhurst from the Prison Officers' Association stated this creates risks for staff and was a contributing factor to the attack. The government announced measures to improve safety, such as restricting dangerous offenders from kitchens, and staff have called for protective gear for guards to prevent similar incidents.
The incident has raised significant concerns about security in prisons, especially regarding dangerous inmates being permitted access to areas where they can fashion weapons.
Mark Fairhurst highlighted the contradiction in allowing dangerous inmates access to a kitchen, stating, 'You are giving them the resources to fashion weapons and attack staff.'
Following the attack, the government announced measures to enhance safety, including banning certain offenders from the kitchen, a move supported by prison staff.
The lack of stab vests has been a major concern for prison officers, as one guard suffered severe injuries that could have been prevented.
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