Investigation launched after Long Lartin Prison stabbing
A prison officer was seriously injured and remains in hospital.
Last updated 31st May 2025
Greatest Hits Radio have been told an investigation has started into the stabbing of a member of staff at HMP Long Lartin near Evesham.
West Midlands Ambulance Service says it was called just before 8.30 yesterday morning (30 May).
The Service says it was called to reports of a stabbing and sent an ambulance - two paramedics and the air ambulance.
A man was treated for serious injuries and then airlifted to hospital.
The weapon used in the attack was a knife and a 22-year-old man remains in custody within the prison at this time.
The Prison Service says an investigation is being carried out - and that it won't tolerate assaults on staff. It has also told us the officer is in hospital in a stable condition.
Police have stated today (31 May) that the incident is not being treated as terrorism.
They have also clarified that audio footage currently circulating on social media, claiming to be of the aftermath, is not connected to this incident.
Assistant Chief Constable Grant Wills said: “Whilst our investigation is in its early stages, we would like to clarify that this incident is not being treated as terrorism. Our initial enquiries suggest there was a disagreement between an inmate and prison officer that escalated and is an isolated matter within the prison.
“The injured prison officer currently remains in hospital in a stable condition, and we are sending him our best wishes for a full and quick recovery.”