HMP Wayland inmate 'left governor with facial fractures'

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A prison governor was left with no sensation on one side of his face after he was allegedly attacked by an inmate, a court has heard.

Thomas Howard, 34, has been accused of assaulting Paul Cawkwell and a dog handler at HMP Wayland in Norfolk.

Norwich magistrates heard how the prison boss suffered multiple fractures and needed a metal plate inserted after the alleged attack on 27 July.

Mr Howard entered no plea. The case has been referred to Norwich Crown Court.

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A preliminary hearing will be held on 16 December.

Mr Howard has been charged with two counts of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm.

The second charge relates to a separate incident on 23 July.