A FEMALE nurse was attacked by an inmate during an outbreak of violence at a Hampshire jail.

Several prisoners face extended sentences after an incident at Winchester Prison at around 11.45am on Sunday.

Police are investigating an assault against the nurse, who was taken to hospital with minor injuries but is now back at work.

A Prison Service spokesman said: "A number of prisoners were involved in an incident at HMP Winchester on Sunday.

"This was quickly resolved by staff and all prisoners responsible have been moved to other prisons. The police are also conducting an investigation.

"We do not tolerate violence in our prisons. Those responsible for violence face spending longer behind bars."