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Inmates Assault Corrections Officers at Kentucky State Pentientiary

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Two corrections officers at the Kentucky State Penitentiary in Eddyville are recovering after being attacked by inmates Wednesday morning.

Kentucky State Police say an officer was assaulted by an inmate while being removed from a room. Other inmates joined in the assault but were quickly restrained by other officers.

The penitentiary went on total lockdown as a result, per the prison's policy.

Two officers were treated and released at a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries. An investigation is underway.

The maximum security prison has a population of more than 850 inmates.

This story has been updated.

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