The Nebraska Dept. of Correctional Services says an inmate at the state prison in Tecumseh assaulted several staff members on Monday.
The agency says the inmate was aggressive and started cursing at a staff member, then punched that person in the face. A second staff person, who arrived to assist, also took a hit to the face.
A third staff person was also struck in the head, resulting in an injury that required medical attention. Upon being restrained, the inmate spit on a fourth staff person, while being escorted out of the area. One staffer was treated at the hospital.
An investigation of the incident has been launched by the department. Findings will be provided to the county attorney for determination of criminal prosecution.
The Correctional Services disciplinary process will be used with sanctions such as loss of good time applied according to the rules and regulations.