Killamarsh man Damian Bendall charged with attempted murder over prison attack

Damian Bendall is accused of assaulting a fellow inmate at HMP Frankland last May.

35 year old Damian Bendall
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 31st Mar 2025

A Killamarsh man has appeared in court charged with the attempted murder of a prisoner in County Durham.

35 year old Damian Bendall is accused of assaulting a fellow inmate at HMP Frankland last May.

It's emerged he was charged with attempted murder by Durham Police last month, appearing before Teesside Crown Court on March 4.

He is set to appear again on May 21.

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