Paterson, 70, and his 30-year-old son Alex were walking along Second Avenue near East 96th Street on the Upper East Side when they noticed three teens on a fire…
Former New York Gov. David Paterson and his stepson were attacked while in Manhattan Friday evening, according to three law enforcement sources.
Paterson, 70, and his 30-year-old son Alex were walking along Second Avenue near East 96th Street on the Upper East Side when they noticed three teens on a fire escape and told them to get down, sources told NBC New York. The teens came down and followed the former governor and his son to the corner near a McDonalds on Second Avenue, where they attacked them.
Both were taken to New York Cornell Medical Center, the sources said, after suffering minor bumps and bruises. Patterson was hit several times during the attack, two sources said, but appeared to be OK. His son suffered more severe cuts and bruises, but sources said he was expected to recover.A spokesperson for the governor released a statement, saying the attack occurred near Paterson's home, and the teens"had a previous interaction with his stepson.
"They both suffered some injuries but were able to fight off their attackers. They are currently at Cornell Hospital as a precaution. They have already filed a police report and no further information is available at this time," the statement read. The three teens who attacked Patterson and his son took off immediately afterward. Police were searching for them.This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.
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