PHILADELPHIA - An inmate was injured after being stabbed nearly 10 times at a prison in Northeast Philadelphia Saturday night.
Police say the 28-year-old sustained one stab wound to the face, four to the back of the head, and two to the back of the neck.
He was transported from Riverside Correctional to a local hospital, where he is listed in stable condition.
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A weapon was recovered, and the perpetrator is in custody, according to authorities.
Police have yet to say what led to the stabbing, or any further details.
An investigation is underway.