Staff member ‘seriously’ injured by inmate at Nebraska State Penitentiary

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services said a staff member was punched by an inmate on Saturday.

NDCS said the inmate was exiting the shower when they punched the staff member in the head with a closed fist.

The force of the attack knocked the staff member to the ground and caused a cheek bone fracture.

Responding staff members removed the inmate from the area and NDCS said the staff member was treated at the hospital.

NDCS said an investigation of the incident has been launched.