Police investigate alleged attack on prison officer by Southport killer

Axel Rudakubana was given a life sentence with a minimum term of 52 years. Picture: Merseyside Police/PA

Police are investigating an alleged attack on a prison officer at HMP Belmarsh by Southport triple killer Axel Rudakubana.

The 18-year-old allegedly used a kettle in his cell to heat water up and then poured boiling water over the officer on Thursday, the PA news agency understands.