One of the men accused of killing Fusilier Lee Rigby has been injured during a violent incident in prison.
Woolwich murder suspect Michael Adebolajo lost two teeth as he was restrained by officers at Belmarsh jail in south-east London.
It is understood that several officers were called in to help after Adebolajo began acting violently on Wednesday, and he was injured during the subsequent melee in the prison’s high-security wing.
Sources stated the 28-year-old received medical treatment in the prison but did not need to go to hospital.
Last night the Metropolitan Police stated it had started an investigation. No arrest has been made.
Adebolajo, from Romford, east London, is one of two men accused of murdering Fusilier Rigby outside Woolwich barracks on May 22.
When he appeared in court last month charged with the murder, he complained about his treatment at the hands of prison staff.
During the June 5 hearing via video-link from the prison, he was flanked by prison officers in full riot gear. Belmarsh staff asked for him to be handcuffed on the basis he was ‘unpredictable’ and had refused to comply with their orders.
The judge, Mr Justice Sweeney, terminated the video-link after Adebolajo launched into a series of rants against prison staff.
The unit in which he is being detained has the highest security classification in the country, and holds notorious terror suspects and dangerous felons.
Adebolajo is charged with murder and possessing a revolver. He is also accused of the attempted murder of two police officers. His alleged accomplice, Michael Adebowale, 22, is charged with murder and possession of a firearm.