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.