Police officer stabbed outside restaurant in Virginia; suspect arrested

A Fairfax County police officer was stabbed Monday while responding to a call about a suspicious person, authorities said. The alleged attack took place near the Aroma Restaurant Bar & Banquet. 

The department said it received a call around 2:30 p.m. reporting a man threatening to kill someone in traffic. 

Once officers arrived, an altercation occurred, and one officer was stabbed in the upper body. 

The department said the officer suffered "non-life-threatening injuries" and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. 

A suspect was arrested at the scene. 

Detectives from the Major Crimes Bureau are investigating the incident. No further details were immediately available.

The Source: The information in this report comes from the Fairfax County Police Department. 

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