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Adebolajo 'attack' inquiry: Prison officers suspended | |
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Five prison officers have been suspended while police examine allegations of an assault on one of the two Woolwich murder suspects. | |
Michael Adebolajo, accused of killing Fusilier Lee Rigby in May, reportedly lost two front teeth in an incident at London's Belmarsh Prison on Wednesday. | Michael Adebolajo, accused of killing Fusilier Lee Rigby in May, reportedly lost two front teeth in an incident at London's Belmarsh Prison on Wednesday. |
The Prison Officers Association (POA) has denied any wrongdoing by officers. | |
It said a prisoner had been restrained by staff using approved techniques. | |
The organisation has criticised the Ministry of Justice for failing to take action to stop what it called "sensationalist reporting" of the incident. | |
A POA spokesman added: "Our members strenuously deny any wrongdoing and the POA will be supporting them legally and emotionally during this difficult time. | A POA spokesman added: "Our members strenuously deny any wrongdoing and the POA will be supporting them legally and emotionally during this difficult time. |
"The use of restraint is only used where necessary." | "The use of restraint is only used where necessary." |
A prison service spokesman said that five members of staff had been suspended "while the police investigation is ongoing". | |