Assault of an inmate at Warkworth Institution

February 17, 2026 – Campbellford, Ontario – Correctional Service Canada

On February 14, 2026, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Warkworth Institution.

The injured inmate was evaluated by staff members and transported to an outside hospital to receive treatment and has since returned to the institution.

The Ontario Provincial Police and the institution are 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.

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.