Malmsbury prisoner throws punches at worker in latest youth justice centre incident
A Malmsbury youth justice worker narrowly avoided being attacked by a prisoner, after punches were thrown when the young thug refused to enter his room at lockdown.
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A number of punches were thrown at a male prison officer at the embattled Malmsbury Youth Detention Centre last night.
It is understood the staffer narrowly avoided being coward punched around 7.30pm, when the prisoner refused to go into his room at lockdown.
The incident happened in the high security Ulbara unit.
Unhappy staff are today meeting with management, hoping to have the prisoner moved to another facility.
Ambulance Victoria was not called.
It comes as staff over the weekend refused to return to work following a spate of violent attacks by inmates.
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Multiple incidents rocked the troubled youth justice centre, which was placed in lockdown beginning last Friday as workers walked off the job.
Movements throughout the facility were restricted, with escorts accompanying staff as they carried out essential duties.
Two officers were bashed with a plastic cricket bat last Thursday.