34-year-old man flown to hospital after ‘suspected stabbing’ at Loddon Prison, Castlemaine

Detectives have descended on a Central Victorian prison following a “suspected stabbing”.

Loddon Prison. Picture: Joe Castro

Detectives have descended on a medium security Central Victorian prison following a “suspected stabbing”.

Police were called to Loddon Prison on Matheson Rd in Chewton, 2km outside Castlemaine, on Monday just after 3pm.

A 34-year-old man was flown to hospital in a serious but stable condition.

It is unclear if the man was an inmate or a staff member.

Detectives will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, a police spokeswoman said.