Pensacola Man Arrested After Attempted Armed Robbery, Deputy Assault

Escambia County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a Pensacola man Wednesday following an attempted robbery at a local business and a subsequent confrontation with law enforcement.

According to the sheriff's office, the suspect allegedly entered a business armed with a firearm in an attempt to rob it. When deputies responded and attempted to take him into custody, the man allegedly assaulted multiple officers during the pursuit and arrest.

The suspect is now in custody facing robbery and assault charges related to the incident. The sheriff's office did not immediately release additional details about the business targeted or the extent of injuries sustained by the deputies involved.