Prison officers attacked with waste and spit at HMP Norwich

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 07:02 · Archive

Officers at Norwich Prison have been assaulted with human waste, spit and unidentified liquids, according to a watchdog report.

The Independent Monitoring Board has raised concerns about conditions at HMP Norwich following a review of the prison between March 2025 and February 2026. Staff were assaulted with human waste, spit and unidentified liquids during this period. The watchdog also reported that illicit drug use within the prison had increased, with a lack of effective perimeter protection making the issue difficult to tackle.

The IMB warned that violence remains a concern and that the presence of alcohol, drugs and other prohibited items creates an unsafe environment for both prisoners and prison staff. The board previously raised the same security and drug-related issues in its October 2025 report, suggesting these problems have persisted.

Broader concerns identified by the watchdog include pressures on healthcare, education and rehabilitation services within the jail. HMP Norwich is a mixed category prison holding around 555 inmates at its main site, with a further 43 prisoners held at its open prison, Britannia House, who work in the community.

How it is being reported

• Prison officers attacked with human waste and spit at HMP NorwichOfficers at Norwich Prison have been assaulted with human waste, spit and unidentified liquids, according to a watchdog.Eastern Daily Press · 13 Oct, 06:00
• Prison officers attacked with human waste and spit at HMP NorwichOfficers at Norwich Prison have been assaulted with human waste, spit and unidentified liquids, according to a watchdog.Norwich Evening News · 13 Oct, 06:00

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