Prison officers hospitalised after fight between gangs

Six prison officers were taken to hospital after they intervened in a huge fight involving up to 20 inmates at the Midlands Prison.

Prison officers hospitalised after fight between gangs
Tue, 23 May, 2017 - 01:00
Cormac O’Keeffe

One staff member is reported to have suffered a dislocated shoulder while a colleague needed stitches to his head.

Others suffered broken ribs and ligament damage.

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