Murder accused stabbed several times by fellow prisoner

A man who was remanded to the Lusignan Prison, East Coast of Demerara (ECD), for murder, is now hospitalised after he was reportedly stabbed about his body at the Lusignan Prison by a fellow inmate.
Allan Basdeo was stabbed by a prisoner called “Russian” at about 23:15h on Thursday.
According to the prison authorities, Basdeo had fallen asleep in Holding Bay Two and was awakened by a loud noise.
Upon opening his eyes, he saw the masked suspect armed with improvised weapons. “Russian” subsequently stabbed Basdeo twice to the left side of his head, causing him to receive injuries.
An alarm was raised and the victim was picked up and taken to the infirmary section to seek medical attention. He was later escorted to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) to seek further medical attention. His condition is considered stable.
Investigations are in progress.
More than a month ago, a brawl at the Lusignan Prison had left two inmates receiving medical attention at the GPHC.
The incident had reportedly occurred in Bays Three and Four of the penitentiary. Those injured were Kenty Bacchus and Linden Lewis.
Based on reports received, Bacchus, who was in Bay Three, was attacked by several other prisoners from Bay Two after they gained access by scaling the fence. During the attack, Bacchus was chopped several times about his body.
The other injured prisoner, Lewis, sustained chop wounds to his left hand.
The fight was quickly brought under control by prison officers who were on duty. The two injured men were escorted to the GPHC, where they were admitted, treated, and later discharged. (G9)