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Allegheny County sheriff’s deputy assaulted in Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — An Allegheny County Sheriff’s deputy was assaulted in Pittsburgh Thursday.

Deputy Kyle Klein was assaulted along Grant Street after walking out of the front of the courthouse during the lunch hour. The suspect, Tyrone Kelly, attempted to punch Klein several times before he was taken to the ground and subdued, according to a news release.

Klein did not suffer any significant injuries.

Kelly is charged with aggravated assault on a police officer, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.

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