Tulsa Police Detain Woman After She Reportedly Attacks Father With Butcher Knife

Police say a Tulsa man is recovering after they he was assaulted by his daughter with a butcher knife.

Officers took the daughter into custody Monday in the 3000 block of South 87th East Avenue, near where the alleged assault happened.

Police say the man says his daughter didn't attack him, but was injured while trying to restrain her.

Officers say the daughter is being evaluated to see if her mental health played a role in the incident.

The names of the victim and woman were not released.