Assault of an Inmate at Springhill Institution
News Release
December 7, 2016 – Springhill, Nova Scotia – Correctional Service Canada
On December 6, 2016, at about 12:15 p.m., an inmate was found to have been victim of an assault at Springhill 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 Springhill 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 Warden has ordered a lockdown and an exceptional search of the entire institution. Normal operations will resume when it is considered safe to do so.
Visits have been suspended until the search is completed.
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
Shannon Oickle
A/Assistant Warden, Management Services
Springhill Institution
902-664-4641
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