A drunken suspect who was carrying two knives is accused of biting off part of a Tennessee police officer’s pinkie finger during an arrest. The officer’s finger could not be surgically repaired.

The suspect, identified as 36-year-old Alex Jessee of Virginia, faces multiple charges after police said he bit multiple officers, resisted arrest, and used a stun gun on one of them.

Kingsport police responded Saturday to a call about an intoxicated person at an apartment complex, where they found Jessee sweating, acting erratically, and speaking in incoherent thoughts.

During a pat down, police said they found Jessee to be carrying a fixed blade and a pocket knife. During questioning, Jessee became aggressive and began resisting arrest.

An altercation ensued between the suspect and two responding officers, resulting in Jessee biting off the top of an officer’s left pinky finger.

The suspect later managed to take a stun gun away from the other officer, before using it on them. He then bit that officer in one of his arms.

Jessee was eventually subdued as he continued to bite and kick. An officer’s patrol car also was damaged during the altercation.

Both the suspect and injured officer were taken to area hospitals.

Jessee was charged with two counts of aggravated assault, disorderly conduct, vandalism and public intoxication.