The incident happened around 6:30 p.m. in Long Island City.
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Police say the officer, who has over 15 years with the department, was in civilian clothes and assaulted by a group of six to nine men.
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Authorities were alerted after a good Samaritan called 911.
He was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in stable condition. The officer suffered injuries to his head, throat, shoulder and knee.
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No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
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