Long IslandCrime

Assault near LIRR tracks in Patchogue, Suffolk police say

Suffolk County police and MTA police on the platform at...

Suffolk County police and MTA police on the platform at the Patchogue train station. An unidentified person was assaulted nearby Wednesday. Credit: James Carbone

By Michael O'Keeffemichael.okeeffe@newsday.comMOKNYC

A person was assaulted early Wednesday near the Long Island Rail Road station in Patchogue, according to Suffolk County police.

A suspect is in custody, police said. 

The victim's injures are not life-threatening, according to police.

Additonal details were not immediately available. 

Michael O'Keeffe covers Suffolk County police and other Long Island law enforcement agencies. He is an award-winning journalist and the co-author of two books,"The Card" and "American Icon."

newsday-tv-logo Streaming Now
Controversial fireworks show canceled ... Plan for East Hampton modular homes ... LI Works: Countertops Credit: Newsday

Accused stalker in court today ... East Meadow fatal crash ... New tenants at Green Acres ... Knicks NBA Finals preview

Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories

newsday-tv-logo Streaming Now
Controversial fireworks show canceled ... Plan for East Hampton modular homes ... LI Works: Countertops Credit: Newsday

Accused stalker in court today ... East Meadow fatal crash ... New tenants at Green Acres ... Knicks NBA Finals preview

Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories

Stay logged in.

The Newsday app makes it easier to access content without having to log in.

Read in the app
Didn't find what you were looking for?
SUBSCRIBE

Unlimited Digital AccessOnly 25¢for 6 months

ACT NOWSALE ENDS SOON | CANCEL ANYTIME