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Emergency services rush to Paremoremo Prison after person critically injured
Paremoremo Prison north of Auckland.
Photo:
RNZ / Samuel Rillstone
Emergency services have been called to the country's most secure prison following reports a man has suffered life-threatening injuries.
Police and St John Abulance were called to Paremoremo Prison, in North Auckland, at 10.30am on Tuesday.
One person is understood to be in a critical condition.
Police are describing the incident as a grievous assault.
Further details are not yet available.