Correctional Service Canada is investigating after an inmate was assaulted in Renous last week.

The incident occurred at Atlantic Institution on Nov. 13.

According to a release from CSC, the injured inmate was evaluated by staff and taken to an outside hospital for treatment.

Institution staff and the Blackville detachment of the RCMP are investigating the incident.

The release stated the attacker had been identified and appropriate actions were taken.

The CSC will review the circumstances of the incident and take appropriate measures to improve practices.