Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis says the Waikeria Prison "top jail" facility has been destroyed. Officers fired sponge rounds at the men on the roof of the burning high-security building during the standoff at Waikeria Prison, police have confirmed to RNZ. READ MORE:* 100km dinner delivery for Waikeria prisoners following last week's riot* Investigation under way to determine whether charges will be laid over Waikeria Prison riot* Former inmate rubbishes claims of poor conditions, blames 501s for role in Waikeria Prison unrestDominico Zapata/Stuff Prisoners took to the roof at Waikeria Prison during the six-day riot. Police told RNZ that sponge rounds were used during the standoff at Waikeria Prison, in order to protect Corrections and police staff. Dominico Zapata/Stuff Major structural damage was done to Waikeria Prison during the riot.

Source: Stuff January 06, 2021 21:59 UTC