Thursday 12 November 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 39044Assault · Co. Laois · 8 Nov 2026

Seven prison staff assaulted by prisoner at Midlands Prison, Portlaoise

Seven prison officers were assaulted by a prisoner at the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise, Laois, on Sunday 8 November 2026. The matter was reported to An Garda Síochána and an investigation is underway.

  1. Reported11 Nov
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Key facts

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5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatSeven prison officers were attacked by a prisoner at the Midlands Prison. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe assault took place at the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise, Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on Sunday, 8 November 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe matter was reported to An Garda Síochána. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe Midlands Prison was overcrowded with 1,026 people in custody against a bed capacity of 891 on 9 November 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Nov2026
    Reportedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Seven prison staff injured in assault at the Midlands Prison in Laois

    First report of the incident; Irish Prison Service confirmed seven staff injured; matter reported to Gardaí; no arrests or charges mentioned.

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