Prison officer in hospital after being stabbed in face by inmate

Authorities are treating the incident as an attempted escape and suspect the attack was pre-planned.

The male prisoner, who is serving a life sentence, was being escorted from Mountjoy Prison to a medical appointment. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

A prison officer is being treated in hospital after being stabbed in the face by an inmate, it is understood. 

Gardaí are investigating the incident that occurred at Mountjoy Prison in Dublin on Monday.