Officer Stabbed in Drone-Assisted Attack at UK Prison

A prison officer at HMP Long Lartin, a high-security men's prison in Worcestershire, was seriously injured after being stabbed by an inmate with a flick knife suspected to have been delivered via drone. The officer was airlifted to hospital and remains in stable condition. Police confirmed that the incident is not being treated as terrorism but as an isolated dispute between the inmate and the officer. The attack has heightened concerns about contraband smuggling by drones and the prison's inadequate surveillance technology. Staff and inspectors are calling for urgent security upgrades, warning that the risk to officers is escalating. Authorities have stated they will pursue the strongest punishments for those who assault staff.