Patient accused of assaulting Butler Hospital staff members, police officer
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Providence police said Friday that a patient at Butler Hospital assaulted staff members and injured a police officer.
Police said they were called to Butler at about 8 p.m. for a report of a patient assaulting hospital staff.
They said the patient became combative and charged at an officer, who fell and struck his head on the ground.
Police said the officer had a head injury and was taken to a hospital for evaluation. He was conscious and alert.
They said two additional rescues responded to treat Butler Hospital staff members who were also injured. A Butler spokeswoman said three staff members were hurt.
Police said the assailant was taken into custody.
They said there was no ongoing threat to the hospital or the public.
