MANILA, Philippines — At least two inmates were dead and several others were injured on Sunday morning after a riot broke inside the Manila City Jail. Those hurt were rushed to Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center for medical treatment. Reports said the commotion was between the members of Batang City Jail and Sputnik Gang. According to a report from The STAR, Manila City Jail spokesperson Senior Inspector Jayrex Bustinera said that the the riot was sparked by an argument between two detainees. There was a temporary lockdown in the city jail following the incident but the operations are now back to normal.

Source: Philippine Star September 29, 2019 05:03 UTC