Dothan jail inmate injured in apparent assault
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DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - A Dothan City Jail inmate was injured Sunday during a dispute with another prisoner, according to the police chief.
The victim suffered injuries caused by what Chief Will Benny described as an improvised edged weapon.
The inmate was transported to a local hospital suffering from what the chief describes as non-life-threatening injuries.
Charges will be determined once the investigation is complete, Benny told News 4.
Inmates at the Dothan city jail are either serving time on misdemeanor charges.
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