An investigation is underway after a volunteer was reportedly attacked outside the Limestone County GOP Trump Headquarters over the weekend in north Alabama.

The Alabama Republican Party on Monday said Tara Johnson was attacked Saturday afternoon while leaving the headquarters at 1117 U.S. Highway 72 East in Athens.

ALGOP Communications Director Jeannie Negrón Burniston said Johnson serves as the lead volunteer, despite facing physical mobility challenges due to health issues.

Johnson was in her vehicle, Burniston said, when the attacker grabbed her by the hair, repeatedly punched her in the face and slammed her head against the door of her truck.

A press release announcing the attack said the Alabama Republican Party “condemns in the strongest terms the apparent politically motivated attack” and said it has left members of the Limestone County GOP shaken.

“The attack on Tara Johnson is a disgraceful act of violence that has no place in our society. Having served alongside Tara on the Limestone County Executive Committee for many years, this is very personal to me,” said Chairman John Wahl of the Alabama Republican Party. “Tara is not just a volunteer; she is a kind and generous person who is always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. We are heartbroken and outraged by this senseless act of violence against her.”

“The Athens Police Department is currently investigating the assault, and we urge anyone with information to come forward and assist in bringing the perpetrators to justice,’’ Wahl said. “Violence has no place in our political discourse, and those responsible should be held accountable for their actions.”

Efforts to reach police and city officials in Athens were not immediately successful.

“In times of political adversity, it is important that we come together and reaffirm our commitment to civility, respect, and peaceful political engagement,’’ Wahl said. “I call on the Democratic Party and mainstream media to cease their inflammatory rhetoric, which incites individuals against Donald Trump and his supporters.”

“The relentless demonization and vilification of political opponents only serves to sow division and discord within our society,’’ he said. ‘’We can and should do better.”