Woodhill Prison assault: Inmate charged

Andre Thompson has been charged with GBH with intent following the assault at Woodhill Prison

A man has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent following an assault that left a prisoner with life-threatening injuries.

Andre Thompson, 47, of Maidstone Prison, Kent, was charged in relation to the incident at Woodhill Prison on 20 November.

A 27-year-old man was taken to hospital after being assaulted at the prison in Milton Keynes.

Mr Thompson is due to appear at Milton Keynes Magistrates' Court in June.

Following the incident, Thames Valley Police said the victim was in a stable condition. Police have confirmed that the victim has now returned to Woodhill Prison.

The family of the victim called for a full investigation into what happened following the incident.