Agassiz – (Correctional Service Canada) – On April 27, 2022, an inmate was assaulted at Kent Institution, a maximum security federal institution. Staff responded quickly to resolve the incident. The injured inmate was evaluated by staff members and transported to an outside hospital to receive treatment.
No staff members or other inmates were injured during this incident.
The assailants have been identified and the appropriate actions have been taken. The Agassiz detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the institution are presently investigating the incident.
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) will investigate the circumstances of this incident and continue to work with the police.