GMP officer stabbed at Durham's HMP Frankland "no longer in critical condition"

Police say an officer, who was stabbed in the chest during an interview with a prisoner at HMP Frankland in Durham, is no longer in a critical condition in hospital.

The officer from Greater Manchester Police's Major Crime Team was stabbed in the chest at Frankland - a maximum security prison - at around 11am on Tuesday.

A Durham Police spokesman said: "The injured officer remains in hospital and is continuing to receive medical treatment.

"Thankfully, he has remained stable overnight and is no longer considered to be in a critical condition.

"Our officers are continuing to support the victim and the ongoing investigation into the incident is making good progress."

A man in his 60s was detained following the incident.

HMP Frankland is a category A men's prison, the highest level of security, and houses some of the country's most serious criminals.

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