One 18-year-old who suffered stab wounds and facial injuries was transported by NSW Ambulance paramedics to Royal North Shore Hospital in a serious condition, police said on Monday. Another 18-year-old suffered stab wounds to his head and hands, a 20-year-old suffered facial and hand injuries, a 17-year-old had facial and head injuries, while another 20-year-old suffered injuries to his hand, leg, and arm. Speaking with reporters about 8am on Monday, Superintendent Joice said reports a chainsaw had been used in the riot were false. Four of those inmates have decided to surrender "in the last couple of hours", Superintendent Joice said. Opening in 1999, the facility in Kariong is the largest juvenile detention centre in the state, capable of housing up to 120 inmates between the ages of 16 and 21.

Source: Stuff July 21, 2019 22:03 UTC