Guards injured in fights on Rikers Island

RIKERS ISLAND

The fights happened at 6:30 p.m. in two different housing areas at the complex.

One of the fights involved two inmates. The other was between four inmates.

When correction officers responded, they were attacked by the inmates.

Thirteen correction officers and three captains were injured. No injuries were life threatening.

Four inmates were treated at the jail.

Everything was put under control rather quickly, officials said.

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