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Atlantic Region

News Release

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

RENOUS, NB, March 20, 2008 - On Wednesday, March 19th 2008, at approximately 13:30, one inmate was assaulted at Atlantic Institution. He has been transferred to outside hospital for treatment of non life-threatening injuries.

One inmate suspected of being involved in the incident has been placed in segregation following the incident. A weapon was recovered and released to the RCMP.

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 226 inmates.

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For more information, media representatives may contact:

Stéphane Breau
Assistant Warden
(506) 623-4066 (office)
(506) 623-9915 (cell)