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Life prisoner sues prison officer over alleged insult

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  • David Ball, a life-sentence prisoner, is suing for £10,000 damages over an alleged insult.
  • He says a prison officer called him a “daft c***” while restraining him.
  • The claim will be heard at Manchester County Court.
  • Ball is serving a life term with a 27-year minimum for the 2019 crossbow murder of Lee Atkins in Bootle.