Prison officer seriously injured in knife attack by inmate
21/05/2006 - 20:09:34A prison officer has been seriously injured in a knife attack at Castlerea Prison in County Roscommon.
The officer, who is in his 40s, was rushed to hospital after being slashed with a blade by a prisoner.
It is understood he sustained extensive injuries to his head, ear and neck. Gardaí are investigating the incident.
