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Two inmates attack jailers, escape Bell County Detention Center

Kentucky State Police officers are looking for two inmates who broke out of the jail Tuesday night.

BELL COUNTY, Ky (WLEX) Two men escaped the Bell County Detention Center Tuesday night.

Radio station WRIL in Southeast Kentucky reports that it happened around 9:11 p.m.

Jailer Gary Ferguson told WRIL that 41-year-old David Mosley and 45-year-old Matthew Price attacked jail staff, overpowered them, and escaped the facility. One officer was sprayed in the eye with bleach and another suffered broken ribs.

Mosley is described as being 6'1'', 200 pounds, and balding. He is being held on charges that include drug trafficking.

Price is 5'9'', 170 pounds, and is being held on charges including wanton endangerment and evading police.

Authorities say that if you see these men, do not approach them, just call 911 immediately.

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