Prison guard assaulted by inmate at central prisons
Pasydy condemned the assault on a prison guard and called for immediate measures to improve staff safety.
Nicosia, Cyprus. A prison guard was attacked and beaten by an inmate at the central prisons on Wednesday. The officer’s condition was not specified.
Union calls for stronger protection
The prison guards’ branch of trade union Pasydy condemned the incident and wished the officer a full and speedy recovery.
Pasydy said it had “zero tolerance” for violence against prison staff and called on the state and relevant authorities to address employee safety in the prisons department “with due seriousness”.
The union called for “immediate and substantive measures” to strengthen the protection of prison personnel.
Meeting with justice minister
Pasydy said prison guards’ safety would be raised at its upcoming meeting with Justice Minister Costas Fitiris.
The union said it intended to press for measures addressing the risks faced by staff while carrying out their duties.
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