Wild moment prisoners riot at a high-security jail taunt guards from the rooftop and pelt them with projectiles
- Code silver ordered at Borallon Correctional Centre in Ironbark, west of Brisbane
- Six inmates scaled the roof of the facility taunting prison guards and police
- Negotiations are continuing on Sunday to try and bring an end to the siege
Inmates at a high-security prison have caused chaos after a riot saw prisoners scale the roof of the jail and pelt guards with projectiles.
A code silver was ordered at the Borallon Correctional Centre in Ironbark, west of Brisbane, just after midday on Sunday meaning the entire facility is on lockdown as prison staff and police teams continue to try and talk the men down.
Footage from a hovering Nine news helicopter showed at least six inmates taunting guards, jumping in between buildings and hurling projectiles as the negotiation went on.
A code silver was ordered at the Borallon Correctional Centre in Ironbark, west of Brisbane, just after midday on Sunday
‘As is normal protocol, the centre has been locked down to ensure the safety of officers and prisoners while the matter is resolved,’ Queensland Corrective Services said.
‘Staff are communicating with all prisoners at the centre.’
The notorious prison houses more than 800 offenders and has been the scene of several other emergency incidents in recent years.
In January three prisoners caused a similar furor when they also climbed on top of the roof.
In 2021, three prison guards were rushed to hospital after being brutally attacked by an inmate.
The six prisoners who remain on the roof face further time behind bars if they are charged over the incident.
The notorious prison houses more than 800 offenders and has been the scene of several other riots
Inmates at a high-security prison have caused chaos after a riot saw prisoners scale the roof of the jail and pelt guards with projectiles
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