Prisoner accused of a ‘ferocious assault’

A PRISONER serving eight years for aggravated burglary and assault has been accused of punching and kicking an officer so badly that he will remain in hospital until tomorrow.

The prisoner, who is from Cork, was transferred from jail in his home city to the Midlands Prison after allegedly attacking two guards.

The prisoner, due out in mid-2005, is expected to face further charges in connection with Thursday night's assault and the earlier one in Cork.