Pittsburgh police officer injured during Hill District arrest
A Pittsburgh police recruit officer was injured Monday during an arrest in the Hill District, officials said.
The officer was kicked in the face by a disorderly man who was resisting arrest, according to Cara Cruz, Pittsburgh public safety spokeswoman.
Cruz said the the suspect appeared to be suffering from a psychiatric issue or intoxication.
The man, who was not wearing shoes or socks, became violent when police were called to the scene just before 8 p.m. along the 2800 block of Webster Avenue.
The officer was taken to Mercy Hospital, where he was treated for a cut on his cheek and was in stable condition.
The suspect also was taken to a hospital and is undergoing treatment. He faces several possible charges once medically cleared, Cruz said.
Tawnya Panizzi is a TribLive reporter. She joined the Trib in 1997. She can be reached at tpanizzi@triblive.com.
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