Feb 11 β€’ 14:10 UTC πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lithuania Lrytas

Fights among three convicts in Kaunas prison

Three convicts were involved in a conflict in Kaunas prison, resulting in one sustaining facial injuries.

On February 2, a report was received about an incident occurring in Kaunas prison, where two inmates assaulted another inmate in the same cell. This was made known to the local news portal by a reader expressing concern as to why prison officials were not able to prevent the incident, which involved multiple strikes. The incident raised questions about the prison's safety measures and monitoring of inmate interactions.

The prison service confirmed to the portal that at approximately 10:10 PM on the same day, a conflict was noted among three convicts in a cell in Kaunas prison. Following an investigation of the incident, it was reported that one inmate suffered facial injuries; however, medical assistance was not required as the injuries were assessed by medical personnel on-site. The conflicting parties indicated they had no complaints and claimed no violence occurred, which raises further questions about the nature of the conflict and the environment within the prison.

Law enforcement authorities have been informed about the incident, and a clarification of the circumstances surrounding the conflict has been initiated. This situation highlights ongoing concerns regarding inmate safety and the effectiveness of prison management in addressing such occurrences, which may impact the overall reputation and operational standards of correctional facilities in Lithuania.

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