A staff member at a Rotorua youth justice facility was seriously injured yesterday afternoon.
Meanwhile, a young person at a Christchurch facility was rushed to hospital with moderate injuries after what the Herald understands was a brawl.
Police said they were called to Te Maioha Youth Justice facility in Rotorua at 2.15pm where it is understood a staff member was assaulted.
The victim was rushed to hospital in a serious condition, but it’s understood they were released last night.
![It’s understood a group of kids assaulted a staff member. Photo / Alan Gibson](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/AQOKQMN7ASAZGB6VOEBFUIS5G4.jpg?auth=0da1d5fbbfd8b81373a15ca62eb74f4fd7fe6d4182617750e2a64a6f32d5128c&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)