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Adebolajo prison officers 'did nothing wrong' Adebolajo 'attack' inquiry: Prison officers suspended
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A prison officers' group has denied "any wrongdoing" by guards after one of the two Woolwich murder suspects claimed he was assaulted in prison. 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 said a prisoner was subjected to restraint by officers using approved control and restraint techniques. The Prison Officers Association (POA) has denied any wrongdoing by officers.
Police are investigating the incident. It said a prisoner had been restrained by staff using approved techniques.
The Prison Officers Association (POA) criticised the Ministry of Justice for failing to take action to stop what it called "sensationalist reporting" of the incident. 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."
The Ministry of Justice has not yet responded to the POA statement. A prison service spokesman said that five members of staff had been suspended "while the police investigation is ongoing".
The Prison Service refused to comment on the detail of the alleged incident, saying it would be "inappropriate" to do so while the police are investigating.