Prison officer seriously hurt after leg slashed in attack

A man has been arrested in connection with the assault outside HMP Glenochil in Clackmannanshire.

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A prison officer has been seriously injured in an attack outside HMP Glenochil in Clackmannanshire.

The 51-year-old victim suffered a slash to the leg during the incident at around 7.15am on Friday.

He was taken to Stirling Community Hospital for treatment.

Police have arrested a 36-year-old man in connection with the attack.

A force spokesperson said: “Around 7.15am on Friday, August 14, police were called to a report of a man having been assaulted outside Glenochil Prison. 

“Shortly afterwards a 36-year-old male was traced by local officers and arrested in connection with the incident. 

“A 51-year-old man was taken to Stirling Community Hospital for treatment to a serious leg injury and enquiries are ongoing.”

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