Northumberland OPP – Inmate Assaulted at Warkworth Institution

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The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an incident which occurred at Warkworth Institution in the Municipality of Brighton.

On February 14, 2026, shortly after 7:00 p.m., officers received a report regarding an altercation between two inmates where an edged weapon was involved. One person was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.

An OPP Scenes of Crime Officer (SOCO) attended the location to assist the investigation which is being conducted by the Northumberland Crime Unit.

No further information is available at this time, and updates will be provided when available.

Members of Northumberland OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive an d innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 705-745-9000 or www.stopcrimehere.ca

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