Riots at Qld youth detention centres

RIOT AT CLEVELAND YOUTH DETENTION CENTRE, TOWNSVILLE

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

* Reportedly sparked by cancelled football game.

* Inmates used metal bars and wooden planks during 12-hour riot.

* Youths climbed onto the roof, hurled projectiles at police and staff, demanded KFC and alcohol.

* Damage caused: $150,000.

* Four staff injured, one required eye surgery, others psychologically traumatised.

* Centre director quit a week later.

* Three ringleaders transferred to Brisbane's Wacol youth detention centre, where they were allegedly used by staff as "enforcers" to intimidate other detainees.

RIOT AT WACOL YOUTH DETENTION CENTRE, BRISBANE

JANUARY 30, 2017

* Reportedly sparked by staff favouritism towards the three ringleaders of Townsville riot, who'd been transferred there.

* Mops, brooms used as weapons.

* Seven youths used table tennis tables to climb onto roof.

* Air vents, air conditioning units and security camera damaged.

* One staff member treated for eye injuries.

* Youths charged with assault and property offences.