# Seven prison staff assaulted by prisoner at Midlands Prison, Portlaoise

Case 39044. Assault, Co. Laois, 2026-11-08

**TL;DR:** 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.

**Stage:** Reported. Reported stages: Reported (2026-11-11)

## People

- Victim: person
- Suspect: person

## Reports (1)

| Date | Outlet | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-11 | leinsterexpress.ie | [Seven prison staff injured in assault at the Midlands Prison in Laois](https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/crime-courts/seven-prison-staff-injured-in-assault-at-the-midlands-prison-in-laois-9345020) |


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