Prisoner launched attack on prison governor

A prisoner who was in isolation at HMP Littlehey near Huntingdon has had two-and-a-half years added to his sentence after launching an attack on a prison governor.
By The Newsroom
Published 4th Sep 2020, 09:03 GMT
Littlehey Prison near HuntingdonLittlehey Prison near Huntingdon
Littlehey Prison near Huntingdon

Ismail Mohamoud, 23, had been placed in the isolation unit and was awaiting transfer to another prison on 2 January this year (2020) when he punched and kicked his victim.

Following a routine review while in isolation, multiple people were in the room with Mohamoud. Once the review was complete, Mohamoud went to leave the room, pushing passed a prison officer and punching the Governor to the face and head.

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Knocking him to the floor, Mohamoud kicked him multiple times, giving him whiplash and concussion.

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On 22 April, Mohamoud was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH) which he admitted at magistrates’ court.

Yesterday (Thursday, 3 September), Mohamoud appeared at Peterborough Crown Court where he was sentenced to two years and six months which are to be served consecutively to his current sentence.

DC Hannah Moore said: “This was an unprovoked attack on a member of staff which will absolutely not be tolerated.

“We have a close working relationship with our prison service colleagues and will continue to support them in dealing with any offences which take place in their premises.”