Man Arrested on Attempted Murder Charges in New York City Machete Attack

New York City Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell (center) speaks to reporters during a press conference in New York City on Dec. 31, 2022. NYPD via AP

A 19-year-old man has been arrested on attempted murder charges, New York City authorities said on Jan. 2.

Trevor Bickford of Wells, Maine, was taken into custody and charged with attempted murder of a police officer and attempted assault, a New York City Police Department (NYPD) official confirmed to The Epoch Times on Jan. 2.