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Burglar stabbed in Chelmsford prison kitchen awarded more than £5m

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80% Informative

Steven Wilson , 36 , was attacked by a fellow prisoner armed with a 9 in knife at HMP Chelmsford .

He suffered lacerations to his liver and stomach, penetrating wounds to his abdomen and chest wall.

He sued the Ministry of Justice which admitted liability but challenged the level of his claim for damages.

Judge Melissa Clarke awarded Mr Wilson 5,404,559 in damages on Friday .

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80

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78

Neutral language

66

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semi-formal

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English

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51

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likely offensive

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not hateful

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short-lived

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