Home / New ZealandPrisoner allegedly assaulted four prison staffHamish McNeilly of the Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times·13 Dec, 2012 06:46 PMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditThe incident occurred after the man returned from court. Photo / FileThe incident occurred after the man returned from court. Photo / FileAn Otago Corrections Facility prisoner allegedly assaulted four Department of Corrections officers yesterday afternoon.Prison manager Jack Harrison said the incident occurred after the man returned from court."The situation was brought under control quickly and the prisoner is now secure." Staff members received minor bruising and were being supported, he said. The incident had been referred to police, with charges likely.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME."Corrections takes the issue of violence in prisons extremely seriously and our priority is staff safety. We will not tolerate prisoners using violence against anyone, and the prisoner involved will be held to account for his actions."SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandNew Zealand|Updated'Use this time wisely': Cyclone warnings as severe winds approach09 Apr 07:08 PMNew ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday, April 10, 2026Watch09 Apr 06:51 PMNew ZealandSUV ploughs into West Auckland takeaway shop in late night crash09 Apr 06:46 PMSponsoredSponsored: The deposit myth putting Kiwis off building24 Mar 04:35 PMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
