Dozens of inmates use CHAINSAWS to escape their cells at one of Australia's most notorious juvenile jails - sparking a riot that left six detainees stabbed and others with broken arms and legs
- At least 20 juveniles have escaped their cells and attacked detention centre staff
- Emergency services were called to Frank Baxter Juvenile Centre Sunday night
- Initial reports indicated up to 8 people were stabbed with many more injured
At least 20 juveniles have allegedly attacked fellow inmates and staff with keys and chainsaws after escaping their cells and rioting at a NSW detention centre.
Emergency services were called to the Frank Baxter Juvenile Justice Centre at Kariong on the Central Coast at around 8.40pm on Sunday with reports inmates had escaped their cells.
NSW Ambulance confirmed to Daily Mail Australia they're currently tending to at least six people with various injuries, with unconfirmed reports others suffered fractured bones.
Emergency workers were told to lock themselves in their cars as balaclava-wearing youths stood on the roofs of the centre with shovels, hurling abuse at them.
Emergency services were called to the Frank Baxter Juvenile Justice Centre on the Central Coast's Kariong at around 8.40pm on Sunday with reports of dozens of inmates escaping their cells. Pictured: A man is seen being lifted into an ambulance outside the centre
Emergency workers have allegedly been told to lock themselves in their cars as balaclava-wearing youths have been spotted standing on the roofs (pictured) with shovels, hurling abuse at them
It's reported that the detainees have attacked staff with keys, chainsaws and other work-shed tools as they fled their cells
Police were forced to deploy gas to help restore order again.
More than 16 ambulances, fire fighters, police and a Westpac rescue helicopter surrounded the perimeter around the centre.
Police have since confirmed the incident and stated it's currently an 'ongoing situation,' the Sydney Morning Herald reports.
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Emergency workers have allegedly been told to lock themselves in their cars as balaclava-wearing youths have been spotted standing on the roofs (pictured) with shovels, hurling abuse at them
A man in fluorescent vest is seen standing on the roof of the detention centre
Paramedics attending the scene have been forced to lock themselves in a secure room as they tended to the injured
A juvenile is seen standing on the roof of the Frank Baxter Juvenile Centre on Sunday night
Police have since confirmed the incident and stated it's currently an 'ongoing situation'
