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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Rajeev Syal Home affairs editor

Preston stabbing sparks call for probation staff safety review

Martin Jones
Martin Jones said: ‘It is vital that there is a proper review to learn lessons.’ Photograph: Martin Godwin/The Guardian

Ministers should conduct a review of safety for probation officers across England and Wales after a stabbing incident that has deeply concerned frontline staff, a watchdog has told the Guardian.

The call from Martin Jones, the chief inspector of probation, follows demands for walk-through metal detectors and security guards to help protect caseworkers as they interact with growing numbers of released offenders.

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