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Inmate injured in assault at Matsqui Institution in Abbotsford

Police are investigating incident that took place June 20
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Matsqui Institution in Abbotsford

An inmate was injured during an assault last Friday (June 20) at Matsqui Institution in Abbotsford and was treated in hospital, according to Correctional Service Canada (CSC).

The CSC stated in a press release on Tuesday (June 24) that the assailants have been identified and "the appropriate actions have been taken."

CSC said no staff members or other inmates were injured.

The Abbotsford Police Department is investigating the incident at the medium-security prison.

No further details have been provided.

 

 

 

 



Vikki Hopes

About the Author: Vikki Hopes

I have been a journalist for almost 40 years, and have been at the Abbotsford News since 1991.
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