New brutal attack in same Tallinn prison ward where Karlos Kolk was killed

A violent attack took place at Tallinn Prison on New Year's Eve 2024, when three inmates severely beat a man serving time for drug offences. The incident occurred in the same ward where Karlos Kolk was previously killed.

A brutal act of violence unfolded at Tallinn Prison on the last evening of 2024, when three inmates attacked and severely beat a fellow prisoner who was serving a sentence for drug-related crimes. The assault took place in a shared cell, raising serious questions about safety and supervision inside the facility.

The attack is particularly alarming because it occurred in the same prison ward where Karlos Kolk was previously killed — an earlier incident that had already drawn significant public attention to conditions inside Tallinn Prison and the ability of staff to prevent inmate-on-inmate violence.

Authorities have confirmed the incident is under investigation. The victim sustained serious injuries as a result of the beating. The three attackers have been identified among the prison population, though details about potential additional charges or disciplinary measures have not yet been made public.

The back-to-back violent incidents in the same ward are likely to intensify scrutiny of prison management practices in Estonia and prompt calls for a thorough review of how high-risk inmates are housed and monitored.