The NYPD says a man accused of attacking police with a machete near Times Square on New Year’s Eve, injuring two officers, has been arrested on charges of attempting to murder officers
on New Year's Eve has been charged with attempted murder, authorities said as they continued to investigate whether he was motivated by Islamic extremism.
The former high school athlete and honor roll student allegedly came to New York City on Thursday, spending the night in the Bowery Mission, before attacking the officers at around 10 p.m. on New Year's Eve on Eighth Avenue between 51st and 52nd Streets. New York City police and federal officials are still trying to ascertain a motive, and investigators are reviewing Bickford’s online postings, which included some mentions of Islamic extremist views, the official said. The official could not publicly discuss details about the ongoing investigation and spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity.
FBI spokespeople in New York and Boston declined to discuss the ongoing inquiry Monday. Boston field office spokesperson Kristen Setera called it a "very active investigation."
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