Man charged with attempted murder following serious assault at Rimutaka Prison

Upper Hutt's Rimutaka Prison.
Upper Hutt's Rimutaka Prison. Photo credit: Newshub.

A man remains in hospital after an alleged assault inside Upper Hutt's Rimutaka Prison late last month.

The alleged offender, a 45-year-old man, has been charged with attempted murder following the July 31 incident.

A police statement said the man is due in the Hutt Valley District Court on Tuesday.

No-one else is being sought in relation to the matter, police said.

Newshub.