The Ministry of Home Affairs was advised of an incident which occurred at Her Majesty’s Prison yesterday, Monday April, 24th 2017 involving a female officer and a prisoner. The incident was reported to the police and the matter is currently being investigated.
The officer involved has been given a leave of absence from work and has been offered medical assistance and counseling.
The prisoner is receiving medical attention at the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre in Providenciales.
A full press statement will be released once the investigation has been completed but the Ministry is unable to provide any further comment at this time as the incident remains an ongoing police matter.