MANILA, Sept 30 (NNN-PNA) – At least two were killed and 34 injured in a riot, which broke out in an overcrowded Manila City jail in the Philippines.
Police said, the fight between criminal gang members detained in the jail erupted around 6:30 a.m. and lasted for only 10 minutes.
Two inmates died while being treated at a local hospital, police added.
Manila City Jail spokesperson, Senior Inspector, Jayrex Buestinera said, 34 inmates were also injured in the incident, triggered by argument over a bed space in the jail, with a congestion rate of 370 percent.
He said, nine inmates who sustained serious injuries were taken to a hospital for treatment, while the other 25 detainees were treated at the city jail infirmary, as they only sustained minor wounds.
A temporary lock-down was imposed in the jail, in wake of the incident, he added.– NNN-PNA
