Lockdown at Christchurch Men's Prison lifted

Lockdown at Christchurch Men's Prison lifted
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A lockdown was put in place at Christchurch Men's Prison on Thursday morning after a number of men refused to return to their cells.

Corrections southern regional commissioner Ben Clark told Newshub about 8:30am on Thursday, seven prisoners had been escorted to a yard for recreation time.

Clark said they then refused to go into the yard and return to their cells.

Prison staff worked to negotiate with the prisoners. Clark said four inamtes surrendered and were secured about 10am.

About 1:30pm, the remaining prisoners had surrendered and been secured, Clark confirmed.

"Thanks to the negotiation carried out by staff, no force was required and no one was injured.

"The prisoners did not behave aggressively and there was no damage to prison property.

"We'll be carrying out a review of the incident, and those involved are likely to be charged with misconduct and may have their security classification reviewed."

Newshub.