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Inmate stabbed at least 5 times by group of inmates Sacramento County jail

The inmate was taken to a hospital, but he is expected to survive.

SACRAMENTO, Calif — An inmate is in the hospital after being attacked by three other inmates at the Sacramento County Main Jail.

A spokesperson for the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said the man was stabbed five to six times by a group of inmates around 2 p.m., during recreation time on 5-East.

The inmate was taken to a hospital, but he is expected to survive.

The other three inmates were detained and isolated without further incident.

Official said the inmates will be identified after they've been charged.

No additional information is available.

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