RED HOT TIP CONFIRMED

Port Phillip Prison was sent into lockdown after inmates bashed a guard last night.

Neil Mitchell understands three offenders attacked a prison officer.

The guard is in a stable condition in hospital following the assault.

The facility at Truganina was placed into lockdown following the incident.

Paramedics were called around a 6.15pm, taking the man to hospital with upper body injuries.

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