80 per cent of the prison population at Auckland Prison have convictions for violence. Photo / File
80 per cent of the prison population at Auckland Prison have convictions for violence. Photo / File
One person has been left injured after an assault at Auckland Prison on Sunday afternoon.
Acting prison director Uila Kirifi confirmed a person had been taken to hospital after a prisoner-on-prisoner assault.
Kirifi said Corrections would be undertaking a full review of the incident, and would “ensure all evidence isprovided to police”.
“Violence in prison is not tolerated, and any prisoner using such behaviour will be held to account for their actions, including facing criminal charges,” Kirifi said.
“Auckland Prison accommodates the country’s most dangerous and volatile people. Many prisoners have long histories of antisocial behaviour, and can behave unpredictably.
“Over 80 per cent of the prison population have convictions for violence in their offending histories.”
A spokesperson for Hato Hone St John said they were called to the scene on Pāremoremo Road in Pāremoremo at 4.06pm.
The victim suffered “moderate injuries” according to the spokesperson, and was transported to Auckland Hospital.
