Wiltshire prisoner sentenced for assaulting fellow inmate

30 year old Dean Turner, along with another prisoner, attacked a fellow inmate on a landing in one of the prison wings in December 2018.

The victim was seriously injured and had to be taken to Salisbury and then Southampton hospital.

On Tuesday (23 Feb 2021) Winchester Crown Court, extended Turner's jail term by two-and-a-half years for causing Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) to the man.

The fellow inmate, who also took part in the assault, pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing.

Following the sentencing, Det Sgt Ted Roe, who led the investigation, said:

"This was a vicious assault on a fellow inmate by two men. We welcome the result and hopefully it sends a message that, although a person may already be in prison, no one is above the law and we will investigate and if necessary pursue any prosecution."

"I also hope this gives the victim and his family some closure now."

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