By Beacon Staff
An Iowa State Penitentiary correctional officer was assaulted by two inmates at approximately 6:30 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 13), suffering lacerations that were treated at Fort Madison Community Hospital.
The officer, who was released from the hospital after his treatment, was conducting rounds on a unit when two inmates began assaulting him with closed-fist punches and kicks. The officer utilized defensive techniques as additional staff quickly responded to the assault and took control of the situation by using a combination of pepper spray and physical restraining techniques.