Inmate Reportedly Attempts to Harm Himself

SPRINGDALE - A jail inmate was transported to the hospital after he reportedly attempted to harm himself Friday.

Reynold Jihu, 24, of Springdale was found by a jailer at 4:55 p.m. with a blanket fashioned into a hanging noose around his neck, according to Lt. Derek Hudson of the Springdale Police Department.

Hudson said that Jihu was found conscious and breathing and was transported to Northwest Medical Center-Springdale where he was treated. Jihu was then transported back to the jail.

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