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Atlantic Region

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

RENOUS, NB, January 4, 2008 - On Thursday, January 4th 2008, at approximately 21:45, one inmate was assaulted at Atlantic Institution. He has been transferred to outside hospital for treatment of non life-threatening injuries.

Eighty-eight inmates housed in Unit 2 and Unit 4 were placed on lockdown status and one inmate was placed in segregation following the incident. A weapon was recovered following a subsequent search of the institution.

The safety and security of our institutions is of paramount importance to the Correctional Service of Canada. The RCMP along with the Correctional Service of Canada is reviewing all circumstances surrounding the incident.

Atlantic is a maximum-security institution located in the village of Renous, New Brunswick, which currently houses 220 inmates.

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For more information, media representatives may contact:

Stéphane Breau
Assistant Warden
Office (506) 623-4066
Cellular (506) 623-9915