BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — According to a report from Carol Robinson at AL.com, a police office has been assaulted in east Birmingham, and is being transported to UAB hospital.

According to police, a detective stopped a Yukon, the driver got out, assaulted the detective, took his weapon and pistol-whipped him.

Reportedly, suspects in the case are being questioned at police headquarters.

Police are blocking the streets to take the detective to UAB Hospital.

This story will be updated as more details emerge.

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— Elizabeth BeShears (@LizEBeesh) January 21, 2015