Assault of an inmate at Dorchester Penitentiary – medium security unit

News Release

November 17, 2015 – Dorchester, New Brunswick – Correctional Service Canada

On November 15, 2015, at about 5:20 p.m., an inmate was found to have been victim of an assault in the medium security unit at Dorchester Penitentiary. The injured inmate was evaluated by staff members and transported to an outside hospital to receive treatment.

The Sackville detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the institution are presently investigating the incident.

No staff members or other inmates were injured during this incident.

The assailant has been identified and the appropriate actions have been taken.

The safety and security of institutions, their staff and the public remains the highest priority in the operations of the federal correctional system.

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) will investigate the circumstances of this incident and continue to work with the police.

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Contact

Daniel Melanson
Media Spokesperson
Dorchester Penitentiary
(506) 872-1189

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