Michael Adebolajo: Lee Rigby murder accused has two front teeth knocked out in violent prison bust-up
19 Jul 2013 07:41 Adebolajo, accused of hacking Drummer Rigby to death, is said to have lost two teeth during a violent confrontation
Attacked: Michael AdebolajoGetty Images
One of the two men accused of murdering Lee Rigby has been hurt in a jail bust-up.
Michael Adebolajo, 28, is said to have lost two teeth during a violent confrontation at high-security Belmarsh prison.
A number of prison officers are also thought to have been injured in the fracas on the segregation wing of the South East London jail.
They are believed to have told bosses they were using standard restraining techniques.
Police will interview Adebolajo along with all of the warders involved. They will also be examining CCTV footage from inside the prison.
Steve Gillan, general secretary of the Prison Officers Association, confirmed that Adebolajo had made allegations of assault – which he said were strongly denied.
He said: “We believe the prison officers did a professional job on behalf of ordinary members of the public and we will be supporting our members involved in this incident.â€
It emerged that if Adebolajo can prove he suffered injuries that could have been prevented he could claim for up to £20,000 compensation.
The prison service has a duty of care to all inmates and the Ministry of Justice pays out a fortune each year to injured prisoners.
Former prison governor Carlton Boyce said: “It is entirely possible that he will try to take action.
"Suing the prison service seems to be the default position for prisoners.â€
Attacked: Michael Adebolajo in court last month Elizabeth Cook / PA
Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale, 22, are in custody awaiting trial for the murder of 25-year-old Fusilier Rigby near Woolwich Barracks in South East London on May 22.
The soldier’s death, caught on CCTV, outraged the nation Scotland Yard confirmed that they were investigating the prison incident, which happened yesterday.
A spokesman for the prison service said: “It would be inappropriate to comment at present.â€
Adebolajo is one of Britain’s most heavily guarded prisoners.
He is allowed out of his cell for just one hour’s exercise each day and is monitored around the clock.
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19 Jul 2013 07:41 Adebolajo, accused of hacking Drummer Rigby to death, is said to have lost two teeth during a violent confrontation
One of the two men accused of murdering Lee Rigby has been hurt in a jail bust-up.
Michael Adebolajo, 28, is said to have lost two teeth during a violent confrontation at high-security Belmarsh prison.
A number of prison officers are also thought to have been injured in the fracas on the segregation wing of the South East London jail.
They are believed to have told bosses they were using standard restraining techniques.
Police will interview Adebolajo along with all of the warders involved. They will also be examining CCTV footage from inside the prison.
Steve Gillan, general secretary of the Prison Officers Association, confirmed that Adebolajo had made allegations of assault – which he said were strongly denied.
He said: “We believe the prison officers did a professional job on behalf of ordinary members of the public and we will be supporting our members involved in this incident.â€
It emerged that if Adebolajo can prove he suffered injuries that could have been prevented he could claim for up to £20,000 compensation.
The prison service has a duty of care to all inmates and the Ministry of Justice pays out a fortune each year to injured prisoners.
Former prison governor Carlton Boyce said: “It is entirely possible that he will try to take action.
"Suing the prison service seems to be the default position for prisoners.â€
Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale, 22, are in custody awaiting trial for the murder of 25-year-old Fusilier Rigby near Woolwich Barracks in South East London on May 22.
The soldier’s death, caught on CCTV, outraged the nation Scotland Yard confirmed that they were investigating the prison incident, which happened yesterday.
A spokesman for the prison service said: “It would be inappropriate to comment at present.â€
Adebolajo is one of Britain’s most heavily guarded prisoners.
He is allowed out of his cell for just one hour’s exercise each day and is monitored around the clock.
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