Perth Detention Centre Riot: Extensive Damage Caused
A riot broke out at the Banksia Hill Detention Centre in Canning Vale, Perth, where about 50 inmates were involved in the unrest that lasted more than 14 hours. The incident began at around 8.30 pm on Tuesday when detainees breached their cells and lit several fires. The disturbance caused extensive damage to the facility, and dozens of specialist police units were called in to control the situation. Some detainees climbed onto the facility’s roof while firefighters extinguished blazes around the building.
No injuries were reported to either detainees or staff, and paramedics were brought on-site as a precaution. However, other inmates tried to stop emergency services from putting out the fire, according to the Department of Justice and Corrective Services. Authorities have confirmed that there is no threat to the broader community.
It is unclear at this stage what sparked the incident, and inmates not involved in the riot were moved to a secure area. Premier Mark McGowan has announced that the government would invest more funding and additional staff into the facility following the incident. “We are putting in more psychological and other support for the detainees,” said McGowan.
Some detainees have now been moved to a secure unit for safety, and those responsible for the damage and fires will likely face police charges.
Conclusion
The riot at Banksia Hill Detention Centre in Perth caused extensive damage, but no injuries were reported. The incident has prompted the government to invest more funding and additional staff into the facility to provide better psychological and other support for detainees. The authorities have confirmed that there is no threat to the broader community, and those responsible for the damage and fires will likely face police charges.
Source: 9news.com.au
