Assault of an inmate at Matsqui Institution
News Release
November 14, 2016 – Abbotsford, British Columbia – Correctional Service Canada
On November 14, 2016, at approximately 10:15 a.m., an inmate was found to have been the victim of an assault at Matsqui Institution, a medium security federal institution. The injured inmate was immediately evaluated by staff members and transported to an outside hospital to receive treatment.
The Abbotsford Police and the institution are presently investigating the incident.
The assailant has been identified and the appropriate actions have been taken.
The Warden has ordered a lockdown. Normal operations will resume when it is considered safe to do so.
Regularly scheduled visits may be affected. Visitors who have already planned a visit are asked to contact the institution directly.
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
Jean-Paul Lorieau
Regional Manager Communications
Pacific Region
604-870-2523
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