Assault of an inmate at Dorchester Penitentiary – Medium sector

May 6, 2020 – Dorchester, New Brunswick – Correctional Service Canada

On April 28, 2020, at approximately 4 p.m., an inmate was the victim of an assault at Dorchester Penitentiary – Medium Sector. 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 has been contacted regarding this matter and the institution is presently investigating the incident.

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

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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