Man arrested after alleged fight, attack on officer in Waikiki

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A man was arrested after an alleged assault and using an unknown object to allegedly slash at a Honolulu police officer in Waikiki Saturday.

At around 4 p.m. Saturday, the Honolulu Police Department responded to a report of a fight at the Queen Kapiolani Hotel in Waikiki.

According to police, a 34-year-old man was allegedly assaulted, and witnesses told officers the suspect had fled the area.

Officers located the suspect nearby on Paoakalani Avenue.

Police said while they attempted to detain the suspect, an altercation broke out with a plainclothes officer who sustained multiple slash wounds to the neck.

HPD did not specify what object the suspect used to allegedly attack the officer.

The suspect, a 33-year-old man, was arrested for attempted murder in the first degree against a law enforcement officer and assault.

HPD said the officer was taken to a nearby hospital and was listed in good condition.

Police said the initial victim refused medical treatment at the scene.

The department said the investigation is ongoing.