NYPD officer struck in the face responding to assault in progress on Staten Island

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — An NYPD officer suffered minor injuries Wednesday afternoon when responding to an assault in progress, according to a spokesman for the NYPD.

A call for an assault in progress at 98 Broad St., in Stapleton Heights, came in at around 2:22 p.m., the spokesman said.

While trying to take an individual into custody, the officer was struck in the face, resulting in minor injuries, according to the NYPD spokesman. As a result, the officer was transported to Richmond University Medical Center in stable condition.

According to the NYPD, three individuals were taken into custody. The charges are unknown at this time.

This is a developing story and additional information will be posted as it becomes available.