CHESHIRE, Conn. (WTNH) — Three staff members at Cheshire Correctional Institution were injured after a prisoner allegedly attacked a correctional officer on Monday morning, according to officials.

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 4 said that during meal time, an inmate threw hot coffee in an officer’s face, then made multiple attempts to slash and stab the officer with an improvised weapon.

Three officers sustained various injuries to the neck, back and knees while restraining the inmate, the AFSCME said.

The Connecticut Department of Correction noted that the officers sought treatment outside the facility and were ultimately released.

Officials did not release the names of the officers or the inmate.

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