Assault at Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility

A preliminary investigation has found that two offenders at the Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility had an altercation on Feb. 22 that resulted in one of them being hospitalized.

The injured man reported his injuries to correctional staff at about 10 a.m. on Feb. 22. He told staff the injuries happened during an accidental fall while he was alone in his cell in a living unit. He received medical attention from the onsite medical team and at hospital. He returned to the facility later that day.

On Feb. 23, new symptoms were reported, and he was taken to hospital and later admitted. He stayed in hospital for five days.

On Feb. 27, new information pointed to the injuries happening during an assault in the cell. Correctional Services staff began a preliminary investigation, and the incident was reported to Halifax Regional Police on Feb. 28.

The injured man is serving a custodial sentence and is also on remand.

This information is being released under the Justice Department's policy to inform the public of major incidents involving persons in custody. The policy can be found at gov.ns.ca/just/updates.asp .