Man further jailed for attack on officer at HMP Berwyn
The 30-year-old had previously admitted intentional strangulation and assault occasioning actual bodily harm at HMP Berwyn.
He was serving a 12-year sentence for setting fire to two buildings in Newport city centre.
Amy Edwards, prosecuting, said the incident, which was captured on CCTV, occurred on July 7 last year. Phil Roberts, a prison officer, was alerted to an alarm activated from the cell occupied by the defendant.
When Mr Roberts attended the cell and opened the door, Price attempted to barge past him - pushing him with such force that the key chain snapped on the door.
Price then grabbed Mr Roberts by the throat with both hands - pushing his thumbs into his neck. At this point, they were both in the floor and the defendant had Mr Roberts in a "headlock".
Other prison officers came to Mr Roberts' aid, and shouted to the defendant to let go - but he refused. As two officers attempted to pull Price off Mr Roberts, he "tensed up" and tightened his grip. The court heard that the officers said Mr Roberts was "losing colour" in his face.
Eventually the defendant loosened his grip and Mr Roberts was able to break free. He was left with a cut to his arm from the key chain breaking - which left a scar. He also had reddening to the neck area.
The court heard that Price, who was unrepresented at the sentencing hearing, was serving a prison sentence of 12 years after being convicted in 2018 of two counts of arson with intent to endanger life and three counts of threat to kill.
Judge Timothy Petts described it as a "sustained" attack, and sentenced Price to a further two years to his existing jail term.
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