Justice Secretary David Lammy has announced that some 10,000 more prison officers will be given body armour in jails as ministers ramp up protection after a number of high-profile attacks.There will be 5,000 protective vests, individually fitted, allocated to every prison guard working in high-security facilities.

Justice Secretary David Lammy has announced that some 10,000 more prison officers will be given body armour in jails as ministers ramp up protection after a number of high-profile attacks.There will be 5,000 protective vests, individually fitted, allocated to every prison guard working in high-security facilities.