Incidents of violence at Werrington YOI were higher than any other establishment in England and Wales and a significant number were serious in nature, a report by chief inspector of prisons Charlie Taylor states.
During the six months prior to a visit from HM Inspectorate of Prisons in January and February more than 30 boys, all under the age of 18, had been taken to hospital following assaults, the report adds.
More than 400 weapons had been found in the YOI during 2021.
Children explained that they carried weapons because they were not confident that staff could keep them safe, according to inspectors.
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