A Colorado Springs police officer is recovering after a violent altercation last night

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – A Colorado Springs police officer is recovering after a violent altercation last night.

Police say Josh Garcia was attacking another man on Sussex Lane, near Academy and Constitution.

When an officer arrived, Garcia assaulted him, and a struggle ensued.

There were no serious injuries.

Garcia was booked for assault and harassment.

The officer was able to return to duty.