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Inmate In Hospital For Serious Injuries Following Assault

By News Sep 24, 2020 | 6:55 AM

An inmate at the Lincoln Correctional Center is in the hospital for the treatment of serious injuries resulting from an assault by another inmate. The assault occurred inside the facility’s wood shop.

The injured inmate was attacked from behind and struck several times in the head with a large metal bar clamp. He was also stabbed repeatedly with a screwdriver. Staff members converged on the scene quickly and restrained the armed inmate. The injured inmate was transported to the hospital. Based on initial reports he sustained head injuries, puncture wounds and potential broken bones.

The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating the assault.