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Staff member stabbed, youth assaulted at youth justice facilities

Author
Nathan Morton,
Publish Date
Thu, 25 May 2023, 2:00PM
Police were called to Te Maioha Youth Justice facility in Rotorua at 2.15pm.
Police were called to Te Maioha Youth Justice facility in Rotorua at 2.15pm.

Staff member stabbed, youth assaulted at youth justice facilities

Author
Nathan Morton,
Publish Date
Thu, 25 May 2023, 2:00PM

A staff member stabbed at a Rotorua youth justice facility yesterday afternoon was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Meanwhile, a young person at a Christchurch facility was rushed to hospital with moderate injuries after what the Herald understands was a brawl.

Police said they were called to Te Maioha Youth Justice facility in Rotorua at 2.15pm where it is understood a group of kids assaulted and stabbed a staff member.

The victim was rushed to hospital in a serious condition, but it’s understood they were released last night.

It’s understood a group of kids assaulted a staff member. Photo / Alan Gibson

It’s understood a group of kids assaulted a staff member. Photo / Alan Gibson

It’s “a miracle” the staffer survived the attack, according to a person connected to the incident.

A 16-year-old youth has been charged with wounding with intent to wound and assault with a weapon.

He will appear in Rotorua Youth Court today.

Last night, police in Rolleston, near Christchurch, were called to the Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo youth justice facility where it is understood a staff member was assaulted by a group of young people.

After the response team arrived, a fight broke out among the group and one received moderate injuries.

Police said inquiries are ongoing.

 

 

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