A Corrections officer has described how a high security prison unit slowly became engulfed in flames, as prisoners laughed and “yahooed” among each other.
Prison pamphlet praising Waikeria riot referred to police over concerns in could incite violence
23 Feb, 2021 02:56 AM
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A prison pamphlet with praises the Waikeria Prison riot has been referred to police. Photo / Brett Phibbs
A prison pamphlet with praises the Waikeria Prison riot has been referred to police. Photo / Brett Phibbs
Political reporter, NZ Herald@AmeliaJWade
A newsletter distributed to prisoners praising the Waikeria riot for reforming the prison to the ground has been referred to the police over concerns it could incite a riot.
And Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis has accused Te Paati Māori of condoning the pamphlet which appears to quote co-leader Rawiri Waititi.