Prison Officer Strangled Unconscious in Shocking Hostage Attack at Cambridgeshire Jail
A female prison officer was rushed to hospital after being taken hostage and strangled into unconsciousness at HMP Littlehey in Cambridgeshire. The terrifying assault unfolded at around 9:40am on Tuesday at the category C prison near Huntingdon.
Gruesome Assault Inside High-Security Jail
Police confirmed that a 27-year-old inmate is now under investigation following the serious assault. HMP Littlehey houses up to 1,206 adult male sex offenders, making it one of the UK’s toughest jails.
Police and Prison Service Launch Full Inquiry
A Cambridgeshire Police spokeswoman said officers are currently probing the “serious assault of a prison officer” at the facility on Crow Spinney Lane. Meanwhile, a Prison Service spokeswoman confirmed the incident but would not reveal further details.
“The prison is supporting the officer involved and this incident has been referred to the police. We do not tolerate any violence against our hardworking staff and will always push for the strongest punishment.”
The shocking attack has raised urgent concerns over staff safety inside UK jails, with calls for tougher measures to protect prison workers on the frontline.
