06-07-2017 17:05 via wivb.com

Wende CO recovering after assault by inmate

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- A Wende Correctional officer suffered a severe concussion after being struck in the head with a hospital monitor by an inmate, according to NYSCOPBA spokesperson Joe Miano.
The alleged assault occurred June 25 around 6:30 p.m. at ECMC.
Miano said the Attica inmate was being treated at ECMC, and under the supervision of two COs.
While in the hospital room, the inmate reportedly ripped a monitor off the wall and struck one of the COs in the head with it.
The second guard
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