Dane County Sheriff's deputy attacked in jail

DANE COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A report from the Dane County Sheriff's Office says on Friday evening, July 7, a deputy was attacked in the jail.

While being interviewed in a room, a man attacked a deputy and brandished a makeshift weapon.

Several deputies were quick to respond and subdued the man, who they placed in an isolated cell.

Two deputies were seen at a local hospital for minor injuries and released.

Dane County detectives are investigating the incident and additional charges against the man are pending.

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