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Prisoner attacked in Karreenga prison, flown to hospital

A prisoner has been flown to hospital after suffering serious injuries in an attack at Karreenga prison in Lara.

Karreenga Prison. Picture: Nigel Hallett
Karreenga Prison. Picture: Nigel Hallett

A prisoner was flown to hospital after being assaulted at Karreenga prison in Lara on Monday morning.

The 31-year-old inmate suffered serious injuries in the attack at the medium-security prison.

Police said the prisoner presented to staff with serious injuries and was flown to hospital in a stable condition.

The exact circumstances of the assault are unknown and the investigation is ongoing.

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