A police officer was stabbed in the chest during an attack in a prison.

HMP Frankland, a high-security Category A men's prison nestled in the quaint village of Brasside in County Durham, has recently made headlines due to a shocking incident that occurred within its walls. A police officer, who was visiting the facility from an outside force, was viciously stabbed in the chest. Fortunately, the officer is now in the hospital and is reported to be conscious and communicating.

According to a spokesperson for Durham Police, the incident took place around 11am this morning when they received a call for help from HMP Frankland. The injured officer was immediately transported to the hospital via ambulance, and while their condition is serious, they are thankfully still able to speak.

Sadly, this is not the first instance of violence within the walls of HMP Frankland. In fact, there have been dozens of assaults reported within the past year alone. The prison, known for housing some of Britain's most notorious criminals, has seen inmates attacking each other as well as guards and staff. Logs from the past 12 months reveal that makeshift weapons, such as blades, have been used in many of these incidents.

One particularly disturbing attack involved a prisoner using two improvised weapons to assault an officer without any provocation. This resulted in the officer sustaining multiple injuries. The violence has even extended to the prison's workshop, where a prisoner used a hammer to attack another inmate in the bathroom.

This is just one example of the ongoing issues at HMP Frankland, which has earned the nickname "monster mansion" due to its history of housing notorious criminals. As part of the public sector jail estate, the prison has been facing overcrowding and deteriorating facilities. With a capacity of over 800 inmates, it is no wonder that tensions are high and violence is prevalent.

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