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Prison officer hospitalised after being struck in neck by inmate with syringe
By centralwesterndaily.com.au- Jacinta Carroll
Published: 09/27/2018

POLICE are investigating an incident at Bathurst Jail at 8am on Monday where a correctional officer was “struck” in the neck with a syringe.

Crime Manager, Det Inspector Luke Rankin, said police were interviewing witnesses and it was likely charges would be laid.

A spokesperson for Corrective Services NSW said they are undertaking a review after the officer, who has since been discharged from hospital, was injured.

The spokesperson said the Immediate Action Team was conducting a search of a cell when an inmate failed to comply with directions.

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