THE Correctional Service of Canada says that an inmate was assaulted on June 4 at Matsqui Institution, a medium security federal institution.

The injured inmate was evaluated by staff members and transported to an outside hospital to receive treatment.

The Abbotsford Police Department and the institution are presently investigating the incident. The assailant has been identified and the appropriate actions have been taken. No staff members or other inmates were injured during this incident.

The CSC says the safety and security of institutions, their staff, and the public remains the highest priority in the operations of the federal correctional system. In order to improve practices aimed at preventing this type of incident, it will review the circumstances of the incident and take the appropriate measures.