Inmate assaulted in Dorchester Penitentiary in New Brunswick

The Dorchester Penitentiary in New Brunswick is pictured. (Laura Brown/CTV Atlantic)

An inmate was assaulted in the medium security unit at Dorchester Penitentiary Sunday, said a news release from Correctional Services of Canada.

Staff evaluated the inmate’s injuries before he was transported to an outside hospital for treatment. He has since returned to the institution.

The assailant has been identified and appropriate actions have been taken, the release says.

The Sackville, N.B., detachment of the RCMP is investigating the incident.

Correctional Service of Canada will review the incident and respond with appropriate measures said the release.

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