THE mother of a man jailed for armed robbery yesterday pleaded for her son’s safety as officials investigate claims he was severely beaten on the weekend.

Photos of a bloodied and bruised man, identified by relatives as 28-year-old Cordero Bethel, with a stitched gash on his head were circulated on social media yesterday. Several online forums alleged the injuries were sustained after Bethel was ganged by inmates; however, Commissioner Charles Murphy did not provide any details when asked by The Tribune. There are also allegations he was attacked by correctional officers.

“I got the same information,” Mr Murphy said, when asked about claims Bethel was beaten by prison officers. “I saw the picture on social media and an investigation is launched. We are awaiting the results of that,” Mr Murphy added.

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