Arm prison officers against violent and terrorist inmates, says Tories’ Jenrick

Conservatives claim dangerous prisoners ‘out of control’ and guards need Tasers, stun grenades, high-collar stab vests and in some cases live weapons

The Conservatives have called for some prison officers to have access to firearms to counter “out of control” Islamist gangs and violent prisoners.

The shadow justice secretary, Robert Jenrick, said specialist teams should be armed with Tasers, stun grenades, and in some circumstances lethal weapons.