Several EMS workers were punched repeatedly while responding to an emergency call in the Bronx Thursday night, according to police.
The EMTs were responding to a report of an emotionally disturbed person at an apartment building on Sedgwick Avenue in Morris Heights around 10 p.m. when the unhinged man suddenly pummeled the first responders, police and sources said.
Several EMS workers were punched repeatedly while responding to an emergency call in the Bronx Thursday night, according to police. Dakota Santiago / FreedomNewsTV
Blood inside the building on the seventh floor, where the attack happened. Kyle Mazza/ShutterstockA 32-year-old EMT suffered cuts to the head, and a 20-year-old EMT was left with facial injuries, according to police.
Both were taken to a local hospital in stable condition, cops said.
The FDNY said two other EMS workers were also hospitalized for injuries sustained on the call.
Police responded and arrested Jose Bencosme, 22, who lived in the building, cops said.
Police responded and took the person into custody.
A 32-year-old EMT suffered cuts to the head a 20-year-old EMT was treated for injuries to the face, according to police. Obtained by NY Post
Both individuals were taken to the hospital and were listed in stable condition. Obtained by NY PostHe was charged with two counts of felony assault, according to police.
His arraignment was pending on Friday.
