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Tara Cosoleto

Vic jail guards 'using disturbing' force'

Victoria's ombudsman has examined allegations of unreasonable use of force in two state prisons. (AAP)

Security guards in two Victorian prisons are using a "disturbing" amount of excessive force to detain prisoners, a new report says.

Victoria's Ombudsman Deborah Glass looked into allegations of unreasonable use of force and assault at the Metropolitan Remand Centre and Melbourne Assessment Prison between 2018 and 2021.

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