Aklakar Rahman, a prisoner serving a life sentence at HMP Belmarsh for previous prison attacks and drug offenses, launched a violent assault on prison officers, fueled by extremist ideology. During an altercation sparked by Rahman throwing a bin at staff, he attacked a female officer with a sharpened plastic spoon, inflicting lacerations to her head and superficial cuts to her neck. While being restrained, Rahman continued his assault, injuring two other officers with superficial cuts to their necks and shouting “kill all kaffirs, death to all kaffirs,” a derogatory term for non-Muslims. This attack highlights the dangers faced by prison staff and the presence of extremist ideologies within the prison system. The incident report, obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request, revealed details of the attack, including the weapon used and Rahman’s hateful pronouncements.
Rahman’s violent tendencies were already well-documented. He was serving a life sentence for three prior attempted