Overview

• Three NYPD officers intervened in a late-night fight near Surf and Stillwell avenues in Coney Island when at least two teenagers turned on them.
• Two officers were punched in the face and chest, and a third suffered a deep head gash after being struck with a heavy object.
• EMS transported all injured officers to local hospitals where they received treatment before being released.
• Two 17-year-olds were arrested and charged with assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest, obstruction of government administration and disorderly conduct.
• The incident follows a series of group assaults on officers during public disturbances in New York City.