(KAIR)--An Atchison man, arrested Sunday for driving under the influence, faces additional charges for allegedly attacking an officer while being booked into jail.

According to Atchison Police, 32-year-old Michael Newell was stopped for suspicion of DUI in the 1600 block of U.S. Highway 59.

Along with that charge, Newell was arrested for speeding, driving while suspended, no proof of insurance, transporting an open container, obstructing legal process, and battery on a law enforcement officer.

Atchison County Sheriff Jack Laurie says that while being booked into the Atchison County Jail, Newell bit a corrections officer, leading to the battery charge.

Laurie tells MSC News the officer did not require medical treatment following the alleged attack, that happened around 3:00 Sunday morning.