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Prison Officer Stabbed as Drones Deliver Danger

6/1/2025

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A prison officer at HMP Long Lartin in Worcestershire was brutally stabbed with a flick knife, reportedly smuggled in by a drone. After emergency surgery, the officer is now in stable condition. This alarming incident highlights growing concerns over prison safety and the dangerous trend of drones delivering illegal items. Police are actively investigating the attack.

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A prison officer at HMP Long Lartin in Worcestershire was brutally stabbed with a flick knife, reportedly smuggled in by a drone. After emergency surgery, the officer is now in stable condition. This alarming incident highlights growing concerns over prison safety and the dangerous trend of drones delivering illegal items. Police are actively investigating the attack.