LINCOLN, Neb. – An inmate at the Lincoln Correctional Center (LCC) is being treated at the hospital for serious injuries resulting from an assault by another inmate.

The assault occurred Monday morning, in the cell shared by both men.

A staff member reported seeing one of the men repeatedly stomp on the head and torso of his cellmate. The inmate responsible for the assault was placed in restraints and escorted out of the area.

The injured inmate was assessed by medical staff and transported to the hospital for further treatment.

The incident is an ongoing investigation and any findings will be given to the county attorney for further review.