Assault of staff member at Warkworth Institution

Northumberland OPP are investigating an assault of a staff member at Warkworth Institution.

On July 10, 2026 shortly after 5:00 p.m., police received a report that a staff member had been assaulted by an inmate at the facility.

Police say that the staff member was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

This investigation is ongoing.

OPP say updates will be provided when available.