Former New York Gov. Paterson and stepson attacked in Manhattan whereas on stroll

Former New York Gov. David Paterson and his stepson have been attacked Friday whereas on a stroll in Manhattan by assailants who had “a earlier interplay” with the stepson, a spokesperson for Paterson stated.

Paterson, 70, and his grownup stepson each went to a hospital as precaution after the assault on Second Avenue in East Harlem, in keeping with Paterson’s spokesperson, Sean Darcy, and New York Metropolis police.

“Governor Paterson and his stepson have been attacked this night whereas taking a stroll across the block close to their dwelling by some people that had a earlier interplay together with his stepson,” Darcy stated in a press release.

“They each suffered some accidents however have been capable of battle off their attackers,” Darcy stated.

Paterson was lieutenant governor underneath Gov. Eliot Spitzer and took over as governor in March 2008 after Spitzer resigned mid-term following a prostitution scandal. Paterson served the rest of the time period, till the tip of 2010. He didn’t search reelection.

A police report has been filed, Darcy stated.

Police stated when officers arrived, Paterson had accidents to his head and one other man had accidents to his face. Each are in steady situation.

No arrests have been made within the assault, which is underneath investigation, police stated.