RCMP and Correctional Services Canada are investigating after an assault at the Atlantic Institution in Renous.
It happened just after 9pm and the inmate was immediately taken to hospital for treatment of his injuries.
The unit where it occurred was shut down while the rest of the jail was starting regular evening lockdown procedures.
There is no suspect in the assault and the injured inmate remained overnight in hospital and is now back at the institution.
Incident at Atlantic Institution
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