Arkansas prison guard slashed by inmate

An inmate assaulted a correctional officer at an Arkansas prison Friday morning, authorities said.

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The Tucker Unit inmate reportedly used a handmade weapon, leaving the officer with lacerations on his torso and an arm. The prison is northeast of Pine Bluff in Jefferson County.

The officer was treated at a nearby hospital later in the day. Officials with the Arkansas Department of Correction said his injuries are not life-threatening.

Correction Department spokesman Solomon Graves did not name the inmate involved in the assault, and Graves did not know how the man made a weapon or where he was when the assault took place.

The Arkansas State Police is investigating the assault.

Metro on 07/15/2017

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