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Assault Arrest: Teen Throws TV At Long Island Man, Police Say

A young teen boy has been arrested on a charge of assault after authorities say he chucked a television at a man during a heated argument.

Arrested. 

Arrested. 

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The incident occurred on Sunday, May 19 in New Cassel, according to Nassau County Police.

Just before 7 p.m. that day, a 15-year-old teenager and a 56-year-old man got into a verbal altercation at their home.

When officers arrived at the scene, the argument escalated, culminating in the teen reportedly throwing a television at the man.

During the intervention, one officer sustained a substantial injury to his hand. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

No other injuries were reported.

The 15-year-old, whose name has not been released, was arrested and charged with:

  • Assault;
  • Attempted assault; and
  • Attempted criminal mischief.

He is scheduled to be arraigned on Monday, May 20 at the Youth Part of First District Court. 

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