Ravenhall prison riot could have been prevented, guards say

By Jane Lee
Updated February 14 2017 - 10:13pm, first published 7:19pm
The Ravenhall prison riot in June 2015. Photo: Courtesy of Seven News
The Ravenhall prison riot in June 2015. Photo: Courtesy of Seven News
Police and paramedics at Ravenhall prison where inmates rioted.   Photo: Pat Scala
Police and paramedics at Ravenhall prison where inmates rioted. Photo: Pat Scala
An image of the destruction inside Ravenhall prison. Photo: Courtesy of Seven News
An image of the destruction inside Ravenhall prison. Photo: Courtesy of Seven News

Guards on duty during Victoria's worst prison riot have told a court that it could have been prevented if more experienced staff were available and fences inside Ravenhall Prison were stronger.

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