Man assaulted by three other offenders at Burnside jail

The Department of Justice says a male offender was assaulted by three other offenders at the Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility in Dartmouth.

The assault took place shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Thurs., Sept. 21.

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The injured man was treated by on-site medical staff at the facility and later transported to hospital, where he remains.

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Officials are not saying how the man was injured.

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Halifax Regional Police are investigating the incident.

The justice department says an internal review by Correctional Service is also underway.

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