Killer stabbed in attempted murder in prison cell
John Blake is in a serious condition after the attack at HMP Glenochil.
A man who murdered a father-of-two has been stabbed in a prison.
John Blake, who killed Sean Stark with a kitchen knife outside his home in Lochgelly, Fife, is in a serious condition after the attempted murder at HMP Glenochil in Clackmannanshire.
STV News understands the 30-year-old was knifed in a prison cell on Sunday.
Blake repeatedly stabbed Mr Stark after he stepped in to help his neighbour James Black in a street fight on May 31, 2009.
He was jailed for at least 17 years following the murder.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: "We are investigating following an attempted murder within HMP Glenochil on December 10 which resulted in a 30-year-old man sustaining serious injuries.
"He was taken to Forth Valley Royal Hospital where he continues to be treated. However, he is in a stable condition.
"Officers are currently following a positive line of inquiry."
The Scottish Prison Service confirmed an incident had taken place but did not wish to comment further.