A 31-year-old man was arrested in Beretania Community Park early this morning after he allegedly kicked a Honolulu Police Department officer who arrested him and his 19-year-old female friend.

At about 2:15 a.m., patrol officers responded to a report of two suspects “damaging parked vehicles on Aala and North Kukui streets,” according to an HPD statement. Officers found the two suspects inside the Aala Street park.

“As they were being detained, a 31-year-old suspect became disorderly. Both suspects were placed in handcuffs during the investigation. While handcuffed, the 31-year-old suspect kicked an officer, causing shortness of breath and pain,” HPD said.

The owner of one of the vehicles told police the damage was estimated at more than $2,000.

The male suspect was arrested on suspici

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