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Female prison officer attacked with shiv at Mountjoy Prison

Her injuries are not life-threatening.

A FEMALE PRISON guard was attacked with a homemade shiv while working in 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.

The Prison Officers’ Association has called for an increase in resources to help tackle serious incidents such as these.

Gardaí are investigating the incident.

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