ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Inmates at a St. Louis jail set fires, caused flooding, broke out fourth-floor windows and tossed out a stationary bike, chairs, mattresses and more.
Saturday's riot was just the latest disturbance at the St. Louis City Justice Center over concerns about the coronavirus pandemic and restrictions that have limited visits and stalled court proceedings.
Jacob Long, a spokesman for Mayor Lyda Krewson, says dozens of law enforcement officers worked for hours before bringing the riot under control shortly before 10 a.m.
Long says about 115 inmates were involved.
Long said one corrections officer was attacked and treated at a hospital for his injuries before being released. He said no detainees were hurt.
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