Father stabs son with metal comb, assaults wife in Brooklyn, police say

Saturday, November 30, 2019
CLINTON HILL, Brooklyn (WABC) -- A man is undergoing a psychological evaluation after he allegedly stabbed his son and assaulted his wife.

Authorities say the alleged incident happened inside their home on Clinton Avenue following a reported dispute with his wife.

Javier Perez, 26, used the tail end of a metal comb to stab his son in his temple, police said Saturday.
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The child and his mother were both transported by EMS to Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. The child was said to be in serious condition.

The mother suffered a minor injury to her arm, cops said.
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Authorities say that two additional children were also found in the apartment, but there is no word yet on their condition.

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