Dangerous Inmate Slashes Fellow Prisoner at Frankland Prison
A violent incident at Frankland Prison left one inmate with serious neck injuries
Durham, UK, Prison, Assault, Inmate, Violence
Durham: A shocking incident unfolded at Frankland Prison when Brian Sole attacked another inmate. He used a makeshift weapon made from two razor blades right after they left the dining area.
The victim didn’t see it coming. As he walked away, he felt a hand on his shoulder and then realized he had been slashed. A prison officer witnessed the whole thing and saw Sole strike the other inmate from behind.
The injured man yelled out, “He’s cut me!” as Sole jumped onto a pool table, waving his weapon around. Thankfully, officers quickly restrained him and recovered the weapon, which was a toothbrush with blades attached.
Meanwhile, the victim was bleeding heavily from a long cut around his neck. Medical staff rushed him to the hospital, where they treated an 8-inch laceration that exposed a nerve. Unfortunately, he’s likely to have permanent scars from this attack.
In court, it was revealed that Sole had been on a basic regime due to his poor behavior. He was described as unpredictable and had a history of violence, being heavily involved in the prison’s drug culture.
Initially, Sole claimed he was acting in self-defense, but when questioned by police, he didn’t say much. The victim expressed his shock over the attack and mentioned he was relying on friends for support. He even asked for counseling to cope with the trauma.
After the attack, the victim struggled with panic attacks and felt uneasy just being back in prison. He described waking up every day thinking about what happened and what could have been worse.
Sole, who has a long criminal history, admitted to wounding with intent and possessing a bladed article in prison. He had 15 previous convictions for various offenses, including assault.
In court, the judge emphasized the seriousness of Sole’s actions, noting that it was sheer luck the victim didn’t suffer life-threatening injuries. The judge added six more years to Sole’s sentence, labeling him a dangerous offender.
Despite the added time, the judge could only extend his post-release supervision by one year due to his existing license conditions. It’s a tough situation for everyone involved.