A Hamilton County Jail inmate was assaulted Monday evening at about 7:30 p.m., taken to the jail clinic and found to be suffering from a stab wound to the right side, a news release states.
Medical personnel recommended the inmate be taken to a local hospital for medical review and treatment.
The inmate’s condition was not known to Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office personnel late Monday night, spokesman Matt Lea said in the release.
The incident is under investigation.