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Prison stabbing police officer discharged
- Author, Jason Arunn Murugesu
- Role, 麻豆官网首页入口 News, North East and Cumbria
A police officer who was stabbed in the chest at Frankland Prison earlier this month has been discharged from hospital.
The officer, from Greater Manchester Police, was stabbed at about 11:00 BST on 23 July during an interview with a remand prisoner.
Durham Police said: "Thankfully, the injured officer has now been released from hospital and is continuing to recuperate at home."
The investigation into the attack is still ongoing, a spokesperson added.
HMP Frankland is a category A men's prison which means it has the highest level of security.
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