Inmate charged after assault leaves John Moroney prison guard hospitalized
A 21-year-old detainee has been formally accused of attacking a corrections officer at John Moroney Correctional Centre, who required hospital care.
The Public Services Association reported that its members are outraged after a guard was injured in July. An image released showed the 55-year-old officer with visible injuries. Police have now filed charges against the 21-year-old inmate, who will appear before Blacktown Local Court on Tuesday.
Why it matters
It highlights safety risks for prison staff and the legal response to inmate violence.
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