Maximum security prisoners assaulted with makeshift weapons in separate gang related incidents

November 12, 2017
Paremoremo Prison

A pair of maximum security inmates in Auckland Prison were today assaulted by fellow prisoners with makeshift weapons in separate incidents.

Both the two perpetrators of the assaults, and the two victims, were maximum security prisoners.

In a statement, Auckland Prison director Andy Langley said both incidents appear to be gang related.

Both assault victims were escorted to Auckland Hospital and are receiveing medical attention in stable conditions.

Initial reports from St John ambulance had one of the injured prisoners in a critical condition. 

"Staff responded with bravery and professionalism to bring both events under control immediately," Mr Langley said in a statement.

"The perpetrators of the assaults were immediately secured, and several will be placed on directed segregation to manage the risk to safety that their behaviour presents.

"Our staff work with some of New Zealand’s most difficult and challenging citizens."

Mr Langley said police have been advised on the assaults by the prison and will be investigating the incidents.

Mr Langly also cited that 75 per cent of the prison population have convictions for violence in their offending histories.







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