Central Region Police are continuing their investigation at Whanganui Prison today after an assault occurred on an inmate yesterday.
The scene at the prison is still being examined, ESR have been in attendance and Police staff are now continuing with their inquiries this morning.
Both staff and inmates at Whanganui prison are currently being interviewed to establish yesterday’s events.
Field Crime Manager from the Manawatu, Detective Inspector Ross McKay says “The victim of the assault remains in intensive care at Wellington hospital with serious head injuries.”
This is a complex inquiry due to the nature of the environment so Police are working through the interview process and CCTV footage to gather evidence.”
Police continue to investigate this matter alongside Corrections.
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