Police: Long Island Man Struck Officer's Face During Arrest For Assaulting Woman

ROOSEVELT N.Y. (CBSNewYork) -- A Long Island man faces multiple charges after police said he assaulted an officer while resisting arrest.

It started when police responded to a home on Eddy Road in Roosevelt where there was a reported disturbance around 11:45 p.m. Saturday.

Police said they determined Bernard Norwood, 37, assaulted a woman and tried to arrest him.

Police said Norwood was combative, flailed his arms and struck an officer's nose and face, causing the officer to bleed.

Norwood was eventually taken into custody. He and the officer were taken to the hospital.

The woman declined medical treatment, police said.

Norwood faces second degree assault, third degree assault, child endangerment and resisting arrest charges.

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• Nassau County
• New York