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Prisoner Charged After Alleged Cellblock Attack On B.C. Deputy Sheriff

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 04 May, 2015 08:56 AM

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Charges have been laid against a prisoner after an alleged attack on a deputy sheriff in Kamloops, B.C.

Matthew Hein, who is 27, has been charged with assaulting a peace officer and wilfully resisting or obstructing a peace officer.

The charges follow an incident in the cellblock of the Kamloops Law Courts on March 16.

A male officer who suffered head injuries has since returned to work.

Hein remains in custody on unrelated robbery and weapons allegations.

A court date to hear the latest charges has not been set. (Kamloops This Week)

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