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6 charged after escape attempt at Saskatoon Correctional Centre

Six inmates at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre have been charged after an escape attempt. File / Global News

SASKATOON – Six inmates have been charged following an escape attempt at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre. Police were called to the facility just after 11 p.m. Tuesday for a disturbance.

Officers assist correctional staff in securing the facility in the North Industrial area.

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The situation was brought under control a few hours later.

The six men, ranging in age from 18 to 31, have been charged with escaping custody and mischief over $5,000.

They will make their second court appearance on July 27.

READ MORE: 15 inmates moved from Saskatoon Correctional Centre after disturbance

After the disturbance, 15 inmates were moved to other facilities in the province.

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