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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Inmate In Critical Condition After Assault At Local Jail

The Major Crime Unit is looking into a serious assault that took place at the Saint John Regional Correctional Centre last Tuesday.

A 33 year old inmate from Fredericton, Thomas Jack is at the Regional Hospital in critical condition.

His mother says Jack suffered a fractured skull with swelling to his brain and she fears there might be permanent damage.

The suspect is a 35 year old inmate from the Saint John area.

Police say charges are anticipated.