Six inmates injured in Portlaoise prison fight

Six prisoners have been injured in a fight between two republican factions at Portlaoise prison this morning.

The Prison Service said the row broke out as inmates were being let out of their cells at 8.45am.

Four of those hurt in the incident were treated for cuts and bruises by the prison doctor, while two others were taken to Tullamore for hospital treatment.

No staff members were injured during the melee.