A senior officer at a Salford prison has been suspended after allegations that he put his foot on the head of an inmate as he lay in a cell.
Police are investigating the alleged incident at Forest Bank Prison in Agecroft.
The Manchester Evening News understands that the incident took place in the segregation unit within the last few days.
One source said: "The whole thing was captured on an officer's bodycam and that is a key part of the inquiry.
"The officer has been suspended and a relative of the prisoner has made a formal complaint to Greater Manchester Police.
"The prisoner was on the floor in a segregation cell."
In a statement , Matt Spencer, Director of Forest Bank, said: “I can confirm an incident occurred which resulted in a member of staff being suspended while an investigation is underway.
"The matter has been referred to the police and it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time.”
