Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre worker discharged from hospital following alleged assault

A Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre worker has been discharged from hospital after an alleged attack on Wednesday.

A Department of Justice and Community Safety spokesperson confirmed the incident.

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"One staff member was transported to hospital by Ambulance Victoria for assessment," the spokesperson said.

"The safety of staff and young people in youth justice is our utmost priority and the Department of Justice and Community Safety takes a zero-tolerance approach to violence and assaults in youth justice centres.

"All incidents and allegations are referred to Victoria Police."

The spokesperson said recent safety initiatives have driven down the number of serious incidents in custodial facilities by 42 per cent and reduced serious assaults by 59 per cent over the past three years.

A Community and Public Sector Union Victoria spokesman said the lack of secure health alternatives was a serious problem for youth justice workers.

"(This) leads to the management problems with some young offenders," the spokesperson said.

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A Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre worker has been taken to hospital after an alleged attack on Wednesday afternoon.

A Victoria Police spokesperson confirmed officers were called to a report of an assault at a Mollison Street facility in Malmsbury about 1pm.

It is alleged a resident of the facility assaulted a staff member.

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The victim, a 36-year-old woman, was taken to hospital with a potentially serious upper body injury.

The alleged offender, a 16-year-old male youth, is expected to be charged with assault offences including assault emergency services worker.

An Ambulance Victoria spokesperson confirmed paramedics were also called to the incident.

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