Greensville corrections officer hurt in apparent inmate attack

GREENSVILLE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- A Virginia corrections officer is hurt after state officials say they were attacked by a Greensville County inmate on Friday.

The incident reportedly took place inside a housing unit at Greensville Correctional Center on the evening of Friday, March 6, according to a March 9 press release from the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC).

Details on the attack itself are limited at this time, but VADOC said it involved an inmate and a corrections officer and that other officers were present when it took place.

The corrections officer was taken to an off-site medical facility for treatment of their injuries. No one else was hurt.

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8News asked VADOC how severe the corrections officer's injuries were. We have not heard back as of the time of reporting.

"The thoughts of the entire VADOC team are focused on a full and speedy recovery for the Correctional Officer injured in this incident,” said VADOC Director Joseph W. Walters in the release. “The VADOC will work closely to support the Greensville County Commonwealth’s Attorney to ensure the inmate involved in this attack is held accountable for his actions. The agency’s top priority is the safety of our corrections team and the security of all of our facilities, work locations and the public."

The inmate connected with this incident has been transferred to another VADOC facility, per the release.

No further details are available as of the time of reporting.