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Officer Attacked At Northern Virginia Mental Health Facility

A Manassas man has been charged after assaulting a Law Enforcement Officer at a Virginia mental health facility, authorities say.

An officer was attacked at the Northern Virginia Mental Health Facility

An officer was attacked at the Northern Virginia Mental Health Facility

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Vincent Alexander York, 23, was in police custody at the Northern Virginia Mental Health facility when he aggressively approached an officer after refusing to follow the officer's commands around 1 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 31, according to Prince William County police.

Officers attempted to re-secure York, who then kicked an officer before he was re-secured. York was turned over to hospital staff for further evaluation, and the officer reported minor injuries.

York has been charged with Assault and Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer.

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