Assaults among prisoners increased, inspectors find

Violence and drug issues are rising at HMP Huntercombe — assaults and self-harm incidents have increased and there have been ambulance call-outs.
Prisoners are coping with a failing central heating and hot-water system; temporary boilers are being brought in while permanent fixes are planned.
Inspectors warn reduced education and resettlement programmes, plus staff reassignments and high turnover, are limiting preparation for release.