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Plzeň-Bory prison inmate violence
Overview
An incident at the Plzeň-Bory prison in the Czech Republic involved an inmate attacking several guards, resulting in injuries to staff members. Following the assault, three individuals were transported to a medical facility with minor injuries.
Minister of Justice Jeroným Tejc visited the facility and reported a rising trend in violence against prison employees. He noted that 51 attacks have been recorded since the beginning of the year, surpassing the 45 total attacks reported throughout the previous year. In response to this increase, authorities are planning to implement enhanced training and procure new equipment, such as body cameras and tasers, to improve staff safety.
Entities
Plzeň-Bory prison · Jeroným Tejc · Jablonec nad Nisou · Drahoslav Červinka · Czech Prison Service
Timeline
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[CRIME] 6 sourcesPlzeň-Bory Prison attack highlights rising inmate aggression
An attack at the Plzeň-Bory prison left three guards hospitalized, contributing to a rise in staff assaults, which have reached 51 cases this year in the Czech Republic.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesPolice investigate separate incidents in Jablonec nad Nisou and Plzeň
Authorities in the Czech Republic are investigating a suspicious break-in in Jablonec nad Nisou and a violent prison assault in Plzeň involving multiple injured guards.
Sources
blesk.cz · jablonecky.denik.cz · krimi-plzen.cz · metro.cz · novinky.cz · plzenska.drbna.cz · prazsky.denik.cz · varis.fi