Former New York Governor David Paterson (D.N.Y.) and his son-in-law Anthony Sliwa were attacked near their Upper East Side home on Friday night.
Five unidentified young suspects injured the former governor and his son in the face and head, New York City police said. Post to X.
Officials said the suspects had climbed the fire escape before the encounter. new york post.
New York City Police Department Chief Kaz Daughtry shared a flyer on X with a photo of the suspect who “brazenly assaulted” the pair, detailing that the attack occurred around 8:30 p.m. .
Patterson spokesman Sean Darcy said: Statement regarding X It expressed the former governor's desire that “people refrain from attempting unfortunate acts of violence for personal or political gain.”
Later in Darcy's thread, he wrote: “He and his wife Mary would like to thank the police for their quick response and the overwhelming support they have received from people from all walks of life.”
Patterson shared the statement to his X account.
