SALT LAKE CITY – A police officer was reportedly attacked while responding to a trespassing call in Salt Lake City Friday.

Lt. Brandon Shearer with the Salt Lake City Police Department said at approximately 12:30 p.m., the officer was responding to a reported trespassing near 550 W. 500 S.

The officer was reportedly attacked with a “blunt object.” KSL TV was at the scene following the incident and discovered a rock was used against the officer.

Other officers arrived and a suspect was taken into custody, Shearer said.

The officer who was hit was taken to a hospital in “fair condition.”

Shearer said the investigation is ongoing, but likely charges could include aggravated assault on an officer and trespassing.

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