Friday, November 30, 2007

Inmate cut penis off with razor

A prisoner at HMP Bristol has been treated for deep laceration wounds after cutting off his penis with a razor blade.

The inmate who is serving an 18-month sentence for possession of a knife, was found by wardens on Sunday morning.

Prison officials said the incident was "extremely serious".

A prison service spokeswoman said: "We can confirm a prisoner at HMP Bristol has seriously self-harmed. The prisoner was treated in hospital and has now returned to the prison."

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