A new arrival at Christchurch Men's Prison is facing further charges after assaulting three staff members in the receiving office
A new arrival at Christchurch Men's Prison is facing further charges after assaulting three staff members in the receiving office
30 July 2018
The prisoner was being processed when the assault took place on Saturday afternoon.
Deputy Prison Director Jo Harrex says pepper spray was deployed to bring the incident under control.
She says all three staff members sustained injuries but none is believed to be serious at this stage.
Jo Harrex says Corrections has a zero tolerance for violence and the prisoner will face charges for his actions.
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