KAPOLEI (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Honolulu police officer was allegedly assaulted in Kapolei Tuesday evening.

According to the Honolulu Police Department (HPD), the 31-year-old female suspect was being escorted from her cell by the 37-year-old female officer for prisoner transport when the alleged assault happened.

The incident happened at around 9:15 p.m.

HPD said the suspect was placed under arrest for assault on Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) in the first degree.

Details on the alleged injuries the officer sustained have not been released.

An investigation is underway.

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