Two Brooklyn cops were hospitalized on Saturday night after being assaulted while they attempted to arrest someone for a late-night disturbance, authorities
said.Chaos quickly erupted, law enforcement sources said, as the officers attempted to take one particularly belligerent individual into custody.As they tried to make the arrest, several group members attacked two of the officers, wildly punching and kicking them, law enforcement sources said.
The officers called for backup, and after the reinforcements arrived, three more suspects were arrested three suspects in connection to the incident. One of the attacked officers suffered minor injuries to the face, police said; both cops were transported to a local hospital for treatment.Dean Moses Dean Moses is the Breaking News Editor at amNewYork Metro and resident photographer. He covers NYPD, crime, homelessness, and anything breaking news.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Brooklyn man arrested on murder charge in NYCHA killing, NYPD saysPolice say the 28-year-old was arrested this weekend after he allegedly killed another man earlier this month.
Read more »
Off-duty correction officer shot man who broke into his Brooklyn home, NYPD saysPolice say the correction officer acted in self defense and the alleged shooter is being charged with attempted robbery and assault.
Read more »
NYPD officer arrested for fleeing Brooklyn car crash he was involved in, police sayOfficer Michael Cruz joined the department last July.
Read more »
Man in Brooklyn bites and beats cops during response to 911 mental health call: NYPDTwo Brooklyn cops were beaten and bitten on the job Monday while responding to an emotionally disturbed person, authorities confirmed.
Read more »
Brooklyn school to be renamed in honor of fallen NYPD Det. Rafael RamosOfficers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu were sitting in their patrol car in Bedford-Stuyvesant in 2014 when they were were each shot in the head by Ismaaiyl…
Read more »
Human bones found near Brooklyn Bridge Park carousel: NYPDThe NYPD is investigating after human bones were discovered near Jane's Carousel in Brooklyn Bridge Park twice this week.
Read more »