A prisoner officer has been stabbed in the face during an attempted escape of an inmate in Dublin earlier today
A PRISON OFFICER has been stabbed in the face during an attempted escape of an inmate in Dublin earlier today.
It’s understood that during an escort from Mountjoy Prison to a medical appointment, a life sentenced prisoner produced an instrument and stabbed an escorting officer in the face.In a statement, the Irish Prison Service said it is “aware of an incident that occurred with an escort from Mountjoy Prison earlier today”.
“An Garda Síochána have been informed and therefore the Irish Prison Service cannot comment on an ongoing investigation,” it said. Making a difference A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can make sure we can keep reliable, meaningful news open to everyone regardless of their ability to pay.
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