Kentucky State Police are investigating the assault of a corrections officer at the Kentucky State Penitentiary in Lyon County.
According to a news release, the incident occurred around 8:45 a.m. on Christmas Day and preliminary investigation revealed that five inmates orchestrated a gang attack on a correction officer, utilizing a weapon in a common area of the facility.
The officer was transported to a local hospital for treatment of numerous injuries. The names of those involved have not been released.
The investigation continues and once complete, the findings will be presented to the Lyon County Grand Jury.