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Man Slashes Two Court Officers at Manhattan Criminal Courthouse

Police have detained the suspect pending charges, with officers recovering from non-life-threatening wounds.

The Criminal Court Building in lower Manhattan.
The Manhattan Criminal Court building at 100 Centre Street in downtown Manhattan.  (Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Daily News)
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Overview

  • The attack occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m. in the front lobby of Manhattan Criminal Courthouse at 100 Centre St.
  • Two court officers were slashed—one in the face and another in the neck—after an emotionally disturbed man forced his way inside.
  • A third officer was hurt when the suspect threw him into a barrier while trying to intervene.
  • The assailant was arrested on site and remains in custody as investigators probe his motives and prepare charges.
  • All three officers were taken to hospitals for treatment and are expected to make full recoveries.