Life sentence for prisoner who slashed fellow inmate
Nottinghamshire PoliceA man who attacked a fellow inmate in prison will spend a further 15 years behind bars.
Nottinghamshire Police said Christopher Scott was already serving a sentence at HMP Lowdham Grange when he fashioned a blade and assaulted another man with it on 12 August 2025.
The victim sustained a substantial slash wound to his face and neck from the improvised weapon, the force said.
Scott, 46, admitted causing grievous bodily harm with intent and was given a life sentence at Nottingham Crown Court with a minimum term of 15 years before he is eligible to apply for parole.
Insp Kerry Hall, of Nottinghamshire Police said: "It really should go without saying but what Scott did was completely unacceptable and has no place in our society.
"We were therefore extremely pleased to see him receive this lengthy, extended spell in custody – away from the public – for this mindlessly violent act."
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