POLICE, paramedics and fire crews were called to a Townsville detention centre following reports youths had damaged the facility.
Emergency services personnel were on standby for five hours after trouble broke out in the Cleveland Youth Detention Centre on Old Common Rd about 5pm Wednesday night.
An emergency services spokesperson said overnight they were assisting the Department of Attorney-General and Justice and could not comment on what occurred.
Police however released a statement on Thursday to confirm they were investigating damage caused to the facility.
It is understood a “small number of youths” were involved in the incident, which was resolved about 10.15pm.
A spokesman for the Department of Justice said the centre is a “youth justice facility” but the matter has now been turned over to police.
He confirmed there had been an incident overnight and said it was contained with the assistance of police, including negotiators.
Emergency services confirmed they were at the scene last night however paramedics and fire crews were not required to assist.
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