Salina police officer recovering after being stabbed Sunday

SALINA, Kan. (AP) - A Salina police officer is recovering after being stabbed as he tried to make an arrest over the weekend, officials said.

The incident happened early Sunday morning, just after midnight, as the officer was making an arrest, television station KAKE reported. Police said a fight ensued with the suspect, later identified as Miguel Alberto Tostado, who stabbed the officer in the torso with a knife, police said. Officials said Tostado then tried to flee, but was quickly captured.

Tostado was arrested on suspicion of aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer and other counts, police said. He was being held in the Salina County Jail.

The officer, whose name has not been given, was taken to a hospital where he was treated and released. Police said he’s expected to make a full recovery.