Darwin prison documents reveal assaults, self-harm, chemical agent use

Internal documents reveal frequent violent assaults, self-harm, and the use of chemical agents within Darwin Correctional Centre over a 24-day period. The reports highlight serious safety concerns. The released incident reports detail 11 assaults on inmates and officers, along with multiple self-harm incidents, in the overcrowded Northern Territory prison. The documents also mention officers using "chemical agents" to break up fights. The revelations come as the prison faces overcrowding and a rising inmate population, leading to staff distress and concerns about safety. The government acknowledges the challenges and is working to address them.