COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. — A Collierville police officer has been placed on administrative leave following allegations of domestic violence, the department confirmed Wednesday.

In a statement, the Collierville Police Department (CPD) said it was “aware” of an off-duty incident in Fayette County involving Ofc. David Haley.

“The department takes allegations of this nature very seriously,” the department said.

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CPD said it has opened an internal affairs investigation “to review the circumstances surrounding the incident.”

Court documents allege that Haley was arguing with his girlfriend at a home in Fayette County when they began fighting. Both claim they were repeatedly punched by the other person.

The couple told deputies that they had been drinking alcohol.