JUST IN: Two cops were allegedly punched by a suspect in Newton, Mass., Saturday night, leaving one of the officers temporarily unconscious, police say.
the officers had received a call for domestic violence in progress and were able to intervene, however they became the target of the suspect.
According to police, as the officers tried to arrest the person,"the assaultive, out of control suspect" ran into an apartment and began fighting the officers once they followed. During the ensuing struggle, police allege the suspect forcefully grabbed for the cops' guns and punched both of them in the back of the head. One officer was hit so violently that the assault rendered them unconscious for a moment.Sign up for NECN newsletters.
The officers were able to arrest the suspect following the violent assault. The suspect's name is not being released, Newton police said citing a confidentiality law. The charges the suspect is facing were not immediately released. Both officers were taken to Newton Wellesley Hospital and later released. They are said to be"sore but recovering," and the department is wishing them a quick recovery.
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