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Prison officer says his 'greatest fear' is colleague getting murdered on duty

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Mark Fairhurst is national chair of the Prison Officers Association (POA) and a prison officer.

His greatest fear is that one of his colleagues will be murdered on duty, he tells Sky News .

He wants stab-proof vests in high-risk areas, slash-proof uniforms and tasers.

Prison staff say they need greater protection after an alleged attack on a prison staff member.

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English

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