Three hurt as guards, prisoners clash at correctional centre
THE Queensland Corrective Services Ethical Standards Unit is investigating after a prison guard was assaulted following an incident at Wolston Correctional Centre late yesterday afternoon.
Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) alleged at 5.30pm a small group of prisoners were seen damaging windows in a prisoner unit.
QCS report that as officers responded three prisoners allegedly assaulted a guard.
Two prisoners are also alleged to have engaged in self-harm.
They were stabilised and taken to hospital.
QCS Commissioner Peter Martin said even one officer injured on duty is one too many, adding: "The safety and security of our officers is a critical issue and is of the upmost importance."
"I wish the officer a speedy recovery and I also want to commend the officers for bringing the situation quickly under control," Martin said.
