The Honolulu Police Department said an officer was injured Tuesday night by a 48-year-old female prisoner while being escorted from the Kapolei Police Station.

Police said at about 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, the prisoner became combative while being escorted from a cell block at Kapolei for transport. She allegedly kicked the officer, injuring the officer’s knee.

HPD said she was additionally arrested on suspicion of first-degree assault on a law enforcement officer, and returned to her cell without further incident. HPD did not say what other charges she was in jail for.

The officer was treated at a nearby hospital and is expected to recover.

No further details were provided.

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