Nyc firefighter arrested for assault
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NYC Firefighter Arrested for Assault

September 19, 2024

NEW YORK — An off-duty FDNY firefighter was arrested Thursday evening in the Bronx, the NYPD said.

Peter Clough, 34, was taken into custody at approximately 5:56 p.m. in the 45th Precinct. He has been charged with third-degree assault.

The circumstances surrounding the incident have not yet been disclosed, and no further details were immediately available. The investigation is ongoing.

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