London: One of the men accused of butchering a British soldier in a London street in a suspected Islamist attack has been attacked in prison.

Michael Adebolajo, 28, was set upon at Bemarsh prison in southeast London on Wednesday.

Accused Michael Adebolajo was attacked in prison. Credit:Reuters

The Prison Service wouldn't comment on reports that he lost two teeth in the incident and had been "targeted" by prison officers.

A spokeswoman said they were investing the incident.