By Oliver Laughland
The Guardian
AUSTRAILA — The controversy surrounding the detention of juveniles at an adult prison in Western Australia has taken a new turn as the state’s Department for Corrective Services confirmed a disturbance at Hakea prison involving 12 young detainees has left 10 cells damaged and some of those involved with minor injuries.
The damage occurred on Thursday evening about 7pm. After a riot in January at WA’s only juvenile detention facility, Banksia Hill, more than 100 young male inmates have been held at Hakea adult prison in a juvenile compound.
In a statement the department said shelving, toilets, shower screens and observation windows had been damaged. Some detainees were left with “minor cuts during the vandalism” and Guardian Australia understands those involved have been moved to secure cells at Banksia Hill. They will remain under the supervision of youth custodial staff.
The department said the unrest was not categorised as a riot and no staff had been injured.
Full story: Juvenile detainees at Perth’s Hakea prison damage cells