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Prisoner Attacks on NRW Jail Officers Rise as Injury Severity Drops

The Justice Ministry’s annual report tallied only physical prisoner assaults, excluding threats or insults.

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Overview

  • Assaults climbed to 135 incidents in 2024, a 14% uptick from 118 in 2023.
  • A total of 133 officers were injured in the recorded attacks.
  • Days lost to injury fell by 45%, dropping to 922 from 1,682 the previous year.
  • In 1% of cases staff became unfit for duty and over 25% needed outpatient care.
  • Non-physical aggression remains unquantified, suggesting the official count may understate staff risks.