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Leon County man accused of attacking nurse

Posted at 2:01 PM, Feb 23, 2018
and last updated 2018-02-23 11:55:15-05

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - A Tallahassee man has been arrested after being caught on camera assaulting a nurse at the Apalachee Center.

Lee Pittman, 30, was arrested by the Leon County Sheriff's Office for battery on a nurse.

On Thursday around 4:15 p.m. LCSO responded to the Apalachee Center in response to a reported battery. While at the Apalachee Center, LCSO talked to the victim, who told deputies she was attacked by Lee inside the admissions office. 

The victim says Pittman did not meet the criteria for admission into the facility. Becoming angry, Pittman pushed his way into the admissions office and started hitting the victim in the head with his fists.

There was also video of the incident, clearly showing Pittman attacking the victim, according to deputies.

Deputies say there were several other staff members in the room when the incident occurred who broke up the fight. 

Pittman was transported to the Leon County Jail on Thursday.