Assault of an inmate at Atlantic Institution
News Release
November 14, 2016 – Renous, New Brunswick – Correctional Service Canada
On November 12, 2016, at about 9:50 p.m., an inmate was victim of an assault at Atlantic Institution, a maximum security federal institution. The injured inmate was immediately evaluated by staff members and transported to an outside hospital to receive treatment.
The Blackville detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the institution are presently investigating the incident.
The assailants have 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 will investigate the circumstances of this incident and continue to work with the police.
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Contact
Nicole Gaudet
Assistant Warden, Management Services
Atlantic Institution
(506) 623-4066
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