Metra police officer stabbed at station in Arlington Heights, officials say

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (WLS) - A Metra police officer was stabbed at a north suburban train station on Sunday, officials said. Metra said the officer responded to a station in Arlington Heights for a report of a suspicious person in the lot.

When the officer arrived, a female of an unknown age, took out a knife, and a scuffle ensued, Metra said.

Metra said the officer suffered a minor injury to his hand, and he is back on the job.

The person who stabbed him was also injured and was taken to the hospital.

Further information was not immediately available.