'Killing in prison is not difficult' - the rise in cold-blooded attacks behind bars
Summary
Violence and killings in prisons in England and Wales have increased recently. Inmates use homemade weapons and sometimes carry out attacks on orders from powerful prisoners to gain protection or status.Key Facts
- Serious assaults in prisons rose by 8% in the year up to September 2025, totaling 3,544 incidents.
- Seven prisoners were murdered in the year ending December 2025, compared to six the previous year.
- Notable prison killings include Ian Huntley and Ian Watkins, both attacked in separate prisons.
- Prisoners create weapons from common items like toothbrushes and razor blades.
- Some inmates commit violence to settle scores or to gain favor with gang leaders inside prison.
- Life-sentenced prisoners may feel little motivation to avoid violence since they face long or indefinite sentences.
- Mobile phones are banned in prisons but are still smuggled in by inmates.
- The culture of intimidation and violence is difficult to change and may be normalized in some prisons.
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