Guards use rubber pellets to break up inmate fight

Prison spokesman Glen Whorton said the inmate, who wasn't named, will be brought back to the prison on Wednesday. He said a couple of pellets broke the skin on the convict's head but "there were no serious injuries. This was not life-threatening."

The prisoner will face disciplinary proceedings for the fight, which occurred in a segregation area at NSP. He also may be billed for the emergency helicopter ride and medical treatment.

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