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An officer at the Downtown Detention Center has reportedly been assaulted inside the jail

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — An officer at the Downtown Detention Center has reportedly been assaulted inside the jail.

According to police, the incident happened around 10:40 a.m. and the officer is currently being treated at Vanderbilt.

We will update as more information comes in.

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An officer at the Downtown Detention Center has reportedly been assaulted inside the jail

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