Correctional officer injured during inmate clash at Central Prisons

A violent altercation broke out in the female wing of the Central Prisons, leading to an injury for a female correctional officer. While initial reports on November 7 mentioned an injured inmate, subsequent details confirmed that the incident occurred on the evening of Saturday, November 7 (reported as occurring on or around November 8), when a guard attempted to intervene in a fight between two female inmates.

According to the Police, the officer was struck by one of the inmates during her attempt to break up the confrontation. Following the incident, the officer went to the Agios Dometios Police Station to report the event and subsequently sought medical attention at the hospital for her injuries.

Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the clash. The prison administration is conducting its own inquiry into the event, and the officer is expected to file an official formal complaint regarding the assault as the investigation continues.