Prisoner's ear bitten off in Cork Prison assault

Garda scenes of crime investigators visited the prison on Monday morning to conduct a forensic examination of the area where the assault took place. Picture: Dan Linehan

A Garda investigation is underway after a prisoner’s ear was bitten off during a violent assault in Cork prison.

The attack is believed to have occurred sometime between 9.30pm and 10.30pm on Easter Sunday evening, when it is believed one inmate attacked his cellmate.