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Inmate assault at Fraser Valley Institution

Abbotsford, BC, November 6, 2009 - Inmates at the Fraser Valley Institution for Women are currently locked down after an altercation between two inmates. The altercation resulted in both inmates sustaining injuries. The inmates were transported to hospital by ambulance. The injuries are not considered life threatening.

Abbotsford Police Department has been notified and is currently conducting an investigation into the matter.

The institution will remain on a modified routine for the duration of the weekend.

Fraser Valley Institution (FVI) is a multi-level facility for women offenders located in Abbotsford, BC. FVI currently houses 55 federally sentenced women offenders.

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For further information media representatives may contact:

Peter Lang
A/Assistant Warden, Management Services
Fraser Valley Institution, Abbotsford
Correctional Service of Canada
604 851-6003