Security guards slashed, nurses attacked at Staten Island hospital

STATEN ISLAND - Three security guards were slashed and nurses were attacked at a Staten Island hospital Sunday morning, according to police.

The incident started around 4 a.m. at Richmond University Medical Center when a 19-year-old man was at the hospital for an evaluation.

Police say he slashed three security guards, punched a nurse, either pushed or punched an EMT, and bit another nurse.

Police have not released the attacker's name, nor have they released a motive for the attack. 

He is under arrest and faces numerous charges including assault and criminal possession of a weapon.