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Police probe prison assault

April 21, 2026 9:01 pm in by
Image: Geelong Broadcasters - file

An inmate has been taken to hospital following a fight between two prisoners Barwon Prison.

Police have been told the altercation happened at the Lara facility around 3.30pm Tuesday.

A 24-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries, while a second man, aged in his 20s, was restrained by staff at the high-security complex.

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Corrections Victoria says two staff members also received medical treatment.

Geelong detectives are investigating.

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