A 37-year-old man was arrested in Waikiki for allegedly assaulting a Honolulu Police Department officer with a guitar last Saturday morning, according to local reports. The suspect is accused of hitting the officer with his fist and a guitar, resulting in injuries, stated documents from the HPD.
The arrest occurred at approximately 5:29 a.m., as per KITV. While the exact nature and severity of the officer's injuries have not been disclosed, the charged individual has been booked under suspicion of Assault LEO in the First Degree. The details of what led up to the incident are still to be fully understood as the investigation continues to unfold.
The man involved in the alleged assault is currently being held in custody while the HPD investigates the circumstances of the altercation, as noted by The Star-Advertiser. There's been no report on whether the man has retained legal representation or when he is expected to appear in court.
