Westchester Correction Officer Injured By 2 Inmates

VALHALLA, NY — Two Westchester County inmates attacked and seriously injured a county correction officer Friday, April 27. At 9:45 p.m., officials said, the officer sustained serious injuries including head trauma and a broken nose as the result of a seemingly unprovoked attack by two male adult inmates.

The officer was taken to the Westchester Medical Center and was met there by his wife, the Commissioner of Correction, many fellow officers and union representatives, according to a county spokesperson.

Commissioner of Correction Joseph K. Spano said he was pleased to report that the officer has been released from the hospital and is at home recovering.

"Our priority now is to ensure that he and his family receive the support and treatment that he needs," he said. "We will be investigating what led to this incident and will work with the District Attorney and County Police to ensure that these two assailants are prosecuted to the fullest extent.

"Violence towards our staff members is unacceptable at every level and will be dealt with swiftly,” Spano said.

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