A notorious criminal from Liverpool suffered a wound to his neck after he was attacked at Strangeways prison in Manchester. Richard Caswell was treated by medical staff at HMP Manchester after he suffered a wound to his neck.
A source told told the Liverpool Echo Caswell was 'slashed up' by a group of men who burst into his cell. Prison bosses confirmed the incident happened on January 10.
A Prison Service spokesperson said: “The incident has been referred to police. It would be inappropriate to comment further." READ MORE:Murder suspect arrested after boy, 17, found stabbed to death in park It is understood Caswell was treated by healthcare staff internally for a cut to the neck.
He did not require hospital treatment. Caswell has been on remand at Strangeways prison since he was charged with a number of serious offences in 2020.
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