Terror probe launched in High security prison in Cambridgeshire Counter terror police are investigating a...

Published: 7:36 pm January 9, 2020
Updated: 10:02 pm March 7, 2026

Terror probe launched in High security prison in Cambridgeshire

Counter terror police are investigating a terror attack that took place inside one of the country’s most secure prisons. Five prison officers at HMP Whitemoor were injured by a convicted terrorist and a muslim convert prisoner after they were stabbed with bladed weapon made from a toothbrush and razor blades. Both the attackers were also wearing fake suicide vests. A prison service spokesman said: “The incident was quickly resolved by our brave staff and our thoughts are with the injured officers at this time.

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