Northern Ireland

Almost 200 prison officers injured or assaulted in three years

Calls have been made to update civil service sick pay for officers often facing injury and assault

A member of staff at Maghaberry Prison in Co Antrim, one of the three prisons in Northern Ireland — A member of staff at Maghaberry Prison in Co Antrim, one of the three prisons in Northern Ireland. PICTURE: MICHAEL COOPER

By Allan Preston

January 07, 2025 at 6:00am GMT

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