Attack at Louisville Metro Corrections sends inmate to the hospital

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- An inmate at Louisville Metro Corrections is facing new charges after investigators said he attacked another inmate, sending him to the hospital.

According to court documents, 24-year-old Kenya Manson was charged with first-degree assault.

Authorities said the incident took place on Saturday, just before 9 p.m. According to a citation, Manson attacked the inmate, "causing serious harm and injuries."

As of Sunday afternoon, the victim was still in the hospital in "serious but stable condition," according to Maj. Darrell Goodlett of Louisville Metro Corrections.

The victim was transported to the hospital.

Manson was already facing charges including drug possession, fourth-degree domestic violence assault and terroristic threatening, among others. He remains in Louisville Metro Corrections.

This story will be updated.