Southport murderer said to have attacked prison officer

Police are investigating an alleged attack on a prison officer at HMP Belmarsh by Southport triple killer Axel Rudakubana.

- REBECCA WHITTAKER

Rudakubana, who is serving life in jail for murdering three young girls, allegedly used a kettle in his cell to heat water up and then poured boiling water over the prison officer on Thursday, according to reports.

The prison officer was taken to hospital as a precaution and only suffered minor injuries. He was discharged from hospital the same day. They are expected to return to work next week.