NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Authorities charged a man after he assaulted an NYPD officer inside a Midtown Duane Reade pharmacy after he attempted to shoplift items earlier this month, police said.
Police charged 25-year-old Amil Foray with assault on a police officer for an incident that occurred on Friday, December 10, at approximately 1135 a.m. inside of a Duane Reade located at 155 East 34th Street.
According to officials, an NYPD member of the service performing a paid detail in uniform was notified by staff that Foray was shoplifting at the location.
The officer confronted the individual as he tried to exit the store.
Foray proceeded to punch the officer in the face before fleeing on foot.
She suffered a laceration to her left ear, pain to the head, and a fractured bone in the face.
EMS transported the officer to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition.
It is unknown if any property was removed at this time.
Authorities said Foray is a known shoplifter at the location.
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