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Denver police arrest man accused of biting, cutting officer

Police in Denver arrested a man on Monday after he allegedly bit and cut an officer. Officers were called to the area of East 14th Avenue and Vine Street about 4:30 p.m. on reports of a man with a knife who "menaced a victim."

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E. 14th Ave. & Vine St. in Denver CBS

The SWAT team took the suspect into custody after lengthy negotiations. An officer suffered a laceration and bite injury during the arrest. The officer was evaluated on the scene. 

The suspect was taken to the hospital for evaluation of possible injuries. The man was being held for investigation of attempted first-degree murder of a peace officer. 

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