THE High Court in Lautoka has allowed an inmate to seek medical attention and file a police report on two prison officers who allegedly assaulted him earlier this week.

Josua Matanivesi appeared before Justice Arun Aluthge on Monday to file an application of the alleged altercation with the two officers last weekend.

The inmate claimed an argument broke out between him and one of the officers which led to a confrontation.

He claimed one of the officers had used foul language when talking and he responded that the officer was being unprofessional.

According to the inmate, his response had resulted in the alleged assault from the officer.

He also alleged that he was locked in a cell block where he was assaulted by the officers.

He informed Justice Aluthge that he had been assaulted by two senior prison officers about 1pm.

He said he needed medical attention and wanted to file an official police complaint against the two officers.

In response, Justice Aluthge ordered the inmate to get a medical examination at the Lautoka Hospital.

He also ordered the inmate be escorted to the Lautoka Police Station to file a report on the alleged assault.

The case has been adjourned to August 11.