BREAKING NEWS: Lee Zeldin (GOP Candidate) for NY Governor, was attacked by an assailant during speech

Rep. Lee Zeldin was attacked at a New York campaign stop, according to multiple outlets including Fox News.

Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y .,) was attacked at a Perinton, New York, gubernatorial campaign stop on Thursday night. An individual is alleged to have pulled out a sharp item.

Zeldin gave a speech at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Event about bail reform. A man then allegedly got up on the stage and “wrestled” with him, according to witnesses who talked with Rochester First .

According to the report, Joe Chenelly was able to take down an individual who tried to attack Zeldin.

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The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office informed Fox News it was aware of an incident that occurred during Zeldin’s speech this evening. Major Crimes investigators are currently investigating the case. A suspect has been taken into custody. We will update as further information becomes available.”

The NY Post reported that “[a] witness was with Zeldin and said the candidate wasn’t hurt” (WROC-TV). .”

RedState provides additional details as soon as they are available.