Two inmates suffered burns when one threw hot water over the other at Auckland Prison on Monday.
The prisoner who threw the water was then attacked by the other inmate. He received a cut to the forehead.
Both men received hospital treatment and were returned to prison on Tuesday. Police are investigating.
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