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Northumberland 6/23/2026 11:25am
OPP INVESTIGATING ASSAULT AT WARKWORTH INSTITUTION
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(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) - The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an assault that occurred at Warkworth Institution.
On May 23, 2026, police received a report of an assault involving several inmates. The victim was transported to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered to be life-threatening.
As a result of the ongoing investigation, two inmates, a 25-year-old male and a 31-year-old male were each charged, on June 17, 2026 with:
- Assault causing bodily harm
- Forcible confinement
Both accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in August.