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| Security guard dies after attack at Blackfriars Crown Court | Security guard dies after attack at Blackfriars Crown Court |
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| A prisoner custody officer who was attacked outside a court in central London has died. | A prisoner custody officer who was attacked outside a court in central London has died. |
| Lorraine Barwell, 54, was assaulted on Monday as she escorted a prisoner between Blackfriars Crown Court and a prison van. | Lorraine Barwell, 54, was assaulted on Monday as she escorted a prisoner between Blackfriars Crown Court and a prison van. |
| Humphrey Burke, 22, appeared at Camberwell Green Magistrates' Court on Wednesday charged with causing grievous bodily harm. | Humphrey Burke, 22, appeared at Camberwell Green Magistrates' Court on Wednesday charged with causing grievous bodily harm. |
| Justice Secretary Michael Gove said Ms Barwell was "courageous and dedicated". | Justice Secretary Michael Gove said Ms Barwell was "courageous and dedicated". |
| The Serco security guard was working with other team members preparing to escort a prisoner to a van parked inside the courtyard. | The Serco security guard was working with other team members preparing to escort a prisoner to a van parked inside the courtyard. |
| She was treated at the scene by London's Air Ambulance and had been in a critical condition in hospital since the attack. | She was treated at the scene by London's Air Ambulance and had been in a critical condition in hospital since the attack. |
| BBC Home Affairs correspondent Danny Shaw said Ms Barwell was believed to be the first prisoner custody officer to have died in the line of duty. | BBC Home Affairs correspondent Danny Shaw said Ms Barwell was believed to be the first prisoner custody officer to have died in the line of duty. |
| 'Huge shock' | 'Huge shock' |
| Justice Secretary Mr Gove said: "I was shocked to hear of the tragic death of Lorraine Barwell. | Justice Secretary Mr Gove said: "I was shocked to hear of the tragic death of Lorraine Barwell. |
| "No words can express the devastating effect this will have on her family and friends and my deepest sympathies are with them at this difficult time. | "No words can express the devastating effect this will have on her family and friends and my deepest sympathies are with them at this difficult time. |
| "Lorraine Barwell was a courageous and dedicated prisoner custody officer who delivered a vital public service for more than a decade." | "Lorraine Barwell was a courageous and dedicated prisoner custody officer who delivered a vital public service for more than a decade." |
| He said the Ministry of Justice would provide assistance to the police investigation. | He said the Ministry of Justice would provide assistance to the police investigation. |
| Serco group chief executive Rupert Soames said the company was "shocked and desperately sad" about Ms Barwell's death and there would be a major review into how the incident occurred. | Serco group chief executive Rupert Soames said the company was "shocked and desperately sad" about Ms Barwell's death and there would be a major review into how the incident occurred. |
| He said: "Lorraine has been with the company for over 10 years doing this and she was a consummate professional, really good at her job and much respected. | He said: "Lorraine has been with the company for over 10 years doing this and she was a consummate professional, really good at her job and much respected. |
| "There are very detailed procedures for handling people because on a daily basis we are handling murderers, rapists and people accused of vile crimes. | "There are very detailed procedures for handling people because on a daily basis we are handling murderers, rapists and people accused of vile crimes. |
| "This has all come as a huge shock to us, in part because it has has never happened before because our procedures and government's procedures have been proved very safe until now." | "This has all come as a huge shock to us, in part because it has has never happened before because our procedures and government's procedures have been proved very safe until now." |
| The POA, the Professional Trades Union for Prison, Correctional and Secure Psychiatric Workers, said members were thinking of Ms Barwell's family and friends. | The POA, the Professional Trades Union for Prison, Correctional and Secure Psychiatric Workers, said members were thinking of Ms Barwell's family and friends. |
| Glyn Travis, from the POA, said: "It's a sad day for the criminal justice system, the prison service, and of course the family. | Glyn Travis, from the POA, said: "It's a sad day for the criminal justice system, the prison service, and of course the family. |
| "This is not about public or private, this is about someone who is just doing their job. | "This is not about public or private, this is about someone who is just doing their job. |
| "No-one expects their mum, wife, sister or daughter to go to work and never come home." | "No-one expects their mum, wife, sister or daughter to go to work and never come home." |
| Oscar Garcia-Villaverde, a colleague of Ms Barwell, said: "Everyone who worked with Lorraine, who was affectionately known as Rocky, is absolutely devastated by what has happened. | |
| "Our thoughts are with her family." | "Our thoughts are with her family." |
| Mr Burke is due to appear at the Old Bailey for a preliminary hearing on 15 July. | Mr Burke is due to appear at the Old Bailey for a preliminary hearing on 15 July. |