An inmate at the Idaho State Correctional Institution was attacked Monday, according to prison staff.

A man, whose name was not released, was stabbed seven or eight times in the face and punched, possibly breaking his jaw, according to scanner reports confirmed by the prison.

The man was taken to a local hospital and his condition was unknown. An investigation is continuing.

ISCI is the main facility for long-term male inmates in medium custody.

UGH, that's HORRIBLE!!!!!!! Do you know what unit this guy was in? I now am very scared.....I know my fiance has never been in trouble but they can target anyone for any stupid reason....

Offender Treated at a Local Hospital After Assault

Boise– An offender incarcerated at Idaho State Correctional Institution (ISCI) is at a local hospital today, being treated for injuries sustained during an assault at ISCI. Three offenders are in custody and being questioned for their possible involvement in the assault against offender Rocky Nelson, age 25. The assault took place on May 30, 2005 at 3:02pm.

ISCI staff responded to the assault immediately and first aid was administered to Offender Nelson at the facility. He was taken by emergency transport to a Boise hospital shortly after the assault. His injuries are puncture wounds to the head and face and he has a broken jaw. Nelson’s condition today prior to surgery is described as lucid. Nelson is a medium custody offender, serving a 2-6 year sentence out of Ada County for a forgery conviction.

The Ada County Sheriff’s office is investigating the incident, which is standard procedure.

ISCI is the largest prison facility in the state of Idaho. Most offenders housed there are medium custody.

Note: The Warden of ISCI, Randy Blades will be available for media interviews regarding this incident at 2:00pm today at ISCI on Pleasant Valley Road, south of Boise