A prison officer has been seriously injured after being ambushed by an inmate.

The attack happened in a cell at HMP Glenochil near Alloa on Thursday night.

A female prison officer suffered concussion and broken ribs after being punched and kicked.

The prisoner also used a TV to attack her male colleague who tried to intervene.

A police investigation has now been launched into the incident.

A Scottish Prison Service spokeswoman said: "The female member of staff was physically assaulted while the man was hit by a TV.

"The staff members were in a cell carrying out their normal duties.

"All staff assaults are reported to the police."