WAIANAE (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu police arrested a man for assaulting an officer on Sunday in Waianae.

It happened at about 11:57 a.m., when police responded to a report of a man with a handgun arguing with a family member on Ala Hema St.

When police arrived, the 20-year-old suspect became combative and attempted to grab an officer’s firearm.

After a brief struggle, he was taken into custody.

The officer sustained minor injuries, and the gun was later determined to be an airsoft pistol.

Charges will be sought with the Dept. of the Prosecuting Attorney.

Anyone with information is urged to call 911 or contact CrimeStoppers at (808) 955-8300.

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