Two Men Charged Over Brutal Prison Officer Attack at HMP Whitemoor

Two prison officers have been charged after a violent assault at HMP Whitemoor on 9 January. Brusthom Ziamani, 24, and Baz Macaulay Hockton, 26, both serving with Her Majesty’s Prison Service, face serious charges following the attack.

Attempted Murder Charges Laid

On Tuesday, 3 March, both men were charged with attempted murder. Ziamani faces extra charges of actual bodily harm (ABH) and common assault for attacking two other prison officers in separate incidents.

Court Date Set for Early March

The duo are scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 1 and 4 March to answer the charges.

This shocking attack highlights the dangers prison officers face behind bars every day.

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