Assault of an inmate at Atlantic Institution

September 6, 2019 – Renous, New Brunswick – Correctional Service Canada

On September 4, 2019, at about 2:30 p.m., two inmates were involved in an assault at Atlantic Institution, a maximum-security federal institution. The injured inmates were 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.No staff members or other inmates were injured during this incident. The inmates involved have been identified and the appropriate actions have been taken. The Warden has ordered a lockdown and exceptional search of part of the institution. 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.In order to improve practices aimed at preventing this type of incident, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) will review the circumstances of the incident and take the appropriate measures.

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