Patient Accused Of Attacking Hospital Staff, Setting Bed Sheets On Fire

EAST MEADOW, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) - A patient is facing criminal charges on Long Island, accused of attacking hospital staff members who were trying to help him.

Police say 56-year-old Joseph Hores kicked a doctor in the face at Nassau University Medical Center, knocking him unconscious.

The 54-year-old doctor was treated for a concussion.

Hores is also accused of punching a hospital security officer, and setting bed sheets on fire.

Charges against Hores include assault, arson and criminal mischief.