Tas: Inmates holed up in accomodation unit

AAP General News (Australia)
04-16-2006
Tas: Inmates holed up in accomodation unit

HOBART, April 16 AAP - A group of inmates has taken control of an accommodation unit
at Risdon Prison in Hobart after overpowering a prison officer.

The Tasmanian Prison Service Tactical Response group has been called to the prison.

Director of Corrective Services Peter Hoult said the incident began about 10am (AEST)
today when inmates in one of the units at the prison overpowered a correctional officer.

Mr Hoult said the officer was able to escape and wasn't injured in the incident.

He said the rest of the prison had been secured so that the inmates pose no risk to
other staff or inmates.

He said negotiations were underway with the response group.

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