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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

INMATE ASSAULT AT COLLINS BAY INSTITUTION

Kingston, Ontario, November 8, 2011 – At approximately 08:00 hours, on Sunday, November 6, one unit at Collins Bay Institution, a medium security federal penitentiary, was placed on lockdown to facilitate the search of a unit as a result of an inmate assault.

The Ontario Provincial Police Penitentiary Squad and Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) are investigating the incident. Charges are pending.

The search is being conducted to ensure the ongoing safety and security of the institution, its staff and the inmates. The institution will return to normal routine when it is determined safe to do so.

The aggressor has been identified and has been placed in the Segregation Unit.

The victim is reported in stable condition.

Regularly scheduled visits to the institution may be affected. Those who have previously scheduled visits are asked to contact the institution directly.

In order to improve its practices to prevent and reduce future incidents, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) will continue to work in an effort to review the circumstances surrounding the incident and take action where necessary.

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For further information,  Media Personnel may contact:

Wayne Buller
Assistant Warden Management Services
Correctional Service Canada
Collins Bay Institution
(613) 536-6094 office
(613) 888-9101 cell