Inmate violently assaulted at Barwon prison
Paramedics are currently treating a male Barwon prisoner after he was stabbed behind his ear and through his neck in a violent assault.
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A prisoner has been violently assaulted at the maximum security Barwon prison this afternoon.
Ambulance Victoria confirmed they were called to “an incident” in Lara about 2.25pm.
“They are currently assessing the scene,” a spokeswoman said.
The Herald Sun understands a male in his 20s has been stabbed behind his ear and through his neck.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety confirmed a prisoner had been injured in the incident.
“A prisoner will be taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries after an incident at Barwon Prison this afternoon,” a department spokeswoman said.
“The Department of Justice and Community Safety takes any assault very seriously and refers all allegations of assault to Victoria Police for investigation.”