The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an assault that occurred at a correctional facility in the Municipality of Brighton.
On July 11, 2026, police received a report of an incident involving two inmates at Warkworth Institution.
The victim was transported to a local hospital with injuries .
As a result of the investigation, a 38-year-old male was charged on Wednesday August 19 with:
- Assault causing bodily harm
- Assault with a weapon
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
- Uttering threats.
The accused is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in October.
