Man fighting for life after Barwon Prison attack
An inmate from the maximum-security Barwon Prison is fighting for life after being stabbed multiple times in the back.
Emergency services were called to the prison in Lara, near Geelong, after reports of a serious assault about 1pm.
The scene after a stabbing at Barwon Prison on Friday.Credit:Nine News
An Ambulance Victoria spokeswoman said the man appeared to be suffering multiple injuries and was expected to be airlifted to hospital on Friday afternoon.
Aerial footage from the scene shows more than a dozen paramedics, many in blue gowns and masks, helping to load the injured man into a waiting air ambulance.
The injured patient is also wearing a face mask and can be seen strapped down onto a stretcher.
A police spokeswoman said the Geelong Crime Investigation Unit were investigating the assault.
A man from the maximum security Barwon Prison is fighting for life after being stabbed multiple times.Credit:Nine News
"A 47-year-old man was stabbed several times and has been airlifted to hospital in a critical condition," they said. "The investigation is ongoing."
It follows an earlier assault at the neighbouring medium-security Marngoneet Correctional Centre where a man, believed to be aged in his 30s, suffered a head injury during an assault about 12.30pm on Friday.
Paramedics said the man was taken to a Melbourne hospital for treatment.
Corrections Victoria has been contacted for comment.
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