Assault of an inmate at Dorchester Penitentiary – Medium security unit

December 10, 2024 – Dorchester, New Brunswick – Correctional Service Canada

On December 8, 2024, an inmate was the victim of an assault in the medium security unit at Dorchester Penitentiary.

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 Sackville detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the institution are presently investigating the incident.

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

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.