Assault of an inmate and lockdown at Springhill Institution

January 10, 2026 – Springhill, Nova Scotia – Correctional Service Canada

On January 4, 2026, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Springhill Institution, a medium security federal institution. 

The injured inmate was assessed by staff members and transported to an outside hospital to receive treatment.

The assailant has been identified, and the appropriate actions have been taken.

The safety and security of institutions, 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 will review the circumstances of the incident and take the appropriate measures.

A lockdown had been temporarily put in place to ensure the safety and security of the institution. Normal operations have now resumed.

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