Crime
by Thomas Chamberlin
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Police have charged nine prisoners over riots and other incidents at Arthur Gorrie jail during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Inmates began damaging their cells - including flooding them and lighting fires - after they were locked in their cells for prolonged periods during a Stage 4 lockdown in September.
Damage to Arthur Gorrie jail after a riot last year. Picture: 7 News
It was sparked by three academy officers and two Arthur Gorrie officers contracting the virus.
Police told News Corp nine prisoners have been charged with offences including riot, lighting fires and for assaulting officers during incidents between August 31 and September 16.