A disturbing video circulating on social media showing a female prison guard being attacked by prisoners before her colleagues intervene has caused an uproar online.

In the video, the female officer is seen walking through the prison while holding a register in her hand. Moments later, prisoners who had been remanded are seen opening a cell door that was reportedly left unlocked before grabbing the officer and dragging her inside. Watch Video

The heartbreaking footage shows the officer being assaulted by the prisoners as she appears to struggle to free herself. Minutes later, her colleagues arrive after an alarm is reportedly triggered, prompting more officers to rush to the scene and intervene.

The officers eventually manage to rescue their colleague from the prisoners, bringing the disturbing incident to an end.

The footage has since spread widely on social media, leaving many people shocked and raising questions about the safety of officers working inside prison facilities and the security measures in place.