2 Charged With Assault, Battery In Fight At Tewksbury Hospital

TEWKSBURY, MA — Two people were charged with assault and battery in the latest incident at Tewksbury State Hospital.

Officers responded at 9:41 p.m. Tuesday to a call reporting an incident involving two men.

An investigation fond that the patients were arguing, then began punching each other.

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“This incident underscores ongoing concerns about the conditions at Tewksbury State Hospital. While state officials have characterized the facility as a therapeutic environment, the reality continues to raise serious public safety questions,” Police Chief Ryan Columbus said in a statement. “We fully support efforts to create a setting where individuals can receive the care and treatment they need; however, ensuring the safety of patients, staff, and the broader community must remain a top priority. It is not sustainable for local law enforcement to repeatedly respond to incidents resulting from decisions that compromise their own public safety department.”

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