UK Police Officer Stabbed at Frankland Prison is ‘Conscious and Talking,’ Durham Police Report

A police officer who sustained a stab wound to the chest while visiting HMP Frankland in Durham City is now “conscious and talking” in hospital, according to Durham Police.

The incident occurred shortly after 11 a.m. today, prompting an immediate response from Durham Constabulary.

The officer, who was from an external force, was transported to the hospital by ambulance following the attack. The nature of the incident is under investigation.

The officer, who is from an outside force, was injured just after 11am (Picture: Tom Wilkinson/PA Wire)

HMP Frankland, known for housing some of the UK’s most notorious criminals, has seen a troubling number of assaults over the past year. Reports indicate that there have been numerous attacks involving makeshift weapons, including blades, against prisoners, guards, and staff.

Among the 140 recorded assaults at the Category A facility in Brasside, County Durham, was a serious incident where a prisoner used a hammer to attack another inmate in a workshop toilet.

The prison, often referred to as “monster mansion,” currently holds over 800 men, including high-profile convicts such as Ian Huntley, Wayne Couzens, and Levi Bellfield.

Campaigners have expressed concern over the state of the public sector jail estate, citing issues of overcrowding and deteriorating facilities.