Inmate in 'profoundly serious' condition after Calgary Remand Centre incident

An inmate from the Calgary Remand Centre is in "profoundly serious"condition after an incident Friday morning, paramedics tell CBC News.

EMS was called to the institution at about 9:30 a.m. after a call from medical staff.

They found a man in his 40s, who had been seriously assaulted.

CPR and first aid were administered and the man was transported to hospital, where he remains in life-threatening condition.

It's not clear at this point what charges may apply.

Alberta Justice said in a statement an internal investigation will be conducted.

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