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By Don Mitchell

Kent Institution

Inmate assaulted at maximum-security prison in Agassiz

Nov 15, 2024 | 9:11 AM

AGASSIZ – Correctional Service Canada (CSC) has revealed it’s investigating an assault at a maximum-security prison in Agassiz that sent one person to a hospital last week.

Officials with Kent Institution say the incident occurred on Nov. 8 and that the assailants have been identified.

“The injured inmate was evaluated by staff members and transported to a hospital off-site for treatment,” CSC said in a release Friday.

“The Agassiz detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the institution are currently investigating the incident.”

No staff members were injured during the incident.

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The agency emphasized that the safety and security of the institution, staff, and the public are a high priority.

“To improve practices aimed at preventing incidents of this nature, the Correctional Service of Canada will review the circumstances of the incident and implement necessary measures,” CSC’s statement said.