The unrest began on Monday morning (8 December), following an event to mark the Muslim festival of Eid. Around 80 young people were said to be in the area where the riots broke out, although not all of these were involved.
The violence was confined to two workshops within the prison, and was halted at 5pm, when specially trained prison service staff were brought in to intervene. The reason for the rioting has not yet been confirmed.
According to the Prison Officers' Association, young people attacked the prison officers with various weapons including stones and "other bits and pieces".
However, executive officer Tom Robson said prison services in Aylesbury are not to blame for a lack of protection for officers. "We work in a very dangerous environment and Aylesbury is no different to anywhere else," he said.
Thames Valley police were also called in for assistance but did not take any part in breaking up the riot.
HM Prison Services and Thames Valley Police are now carrying out a full investigation.
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