An inmate was sent to the hospital after he was attacked by another inmate at the Lincoln Correctional Center.

Prison officials said the assault happened Monday morning in a cell shared by both men.

A staff member reported seeing one of the men stomp on the head and body of his cellmate repeatedly.

Officials said the inmate responsible for the assault was restrained and escorted out of the area while the injured inmate was taken to the hospital to be treated for serious injuries.

An investigation of the incident has been launched.