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UK correctional officer hospitalized after inmate attack

The officer, whose name has not been released, was listed as in critical condition as of yesterday

By C1 Staff

LONDON — A female correctional officer has been hospitalized with serious injuries after being attacked by an inmate she was escorting to a waiting transport van outside of court.

The officer, whose name has not been released, was listed as in critical condition as of yesterday, according to the Daily Mail. The inmate who attacked her has been charged with attempted murder.

The officer was escorting the inmate from court to the transport van when he assaulted her. The manner of assault was not reported.

The officer is reported to be in her 50s. Scotland Yard has informed her next of kin and is continuing to investigate the incident.

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