Four inmates to be charged over Risdon Prison incident, TAS

Four inmates will be charged over a Risdon Prison incident last month in which a number of prison officers were allegedly assaulted, Tasmania Police say.

Two 27 year old men, a 21 year old man and a 33 year old man will be jointly charged with Assaulting a Public Officer and Criminal Code Assault.

All the men will appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court at a later date.

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