Female prison officer attacked with shiv at Mountjoy Prison

20th April 2022
A FEMALE PRISON guard was attacked with a homemade shiv while working in Mountjoy Prison.
© Sam Boal Photocall IrelandFemale prison officer attacked with shiv at Mountjoy Prison
The incident happened yesterday as the officer attempted to break up a row between several inmates.
The officer was brought to hospital with her injuries, which are not life-threatening. One of the officer’s colleagues also suffered a broken wrist during the incident.
The Prison Officers’ Association has called for an increase in resources to help tackle serious incidents such as these.
Gardaí are investigating the incident.
