The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a reported 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 that were not considered life-threatening.
As a result of the investigation, a 38-year-old male was charged on August 19, 2026, 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. No name was released
