Wild Weekend For Police and Fire In Amherst

A University of Massachusetts student  is facing criminal charges and possible school disciplinary action for  allegedly attacking paramedics and a police officer on Saturday night.   

Authorities say the 21-year-old, who has not been identified, reportedly  punched one first responder in the back of the head while he was being  transported to Cooley Dickinson Hospital for a head injury.  

That  paramedic reportedly suffered a possible concussion.  

The attack  continued with other personnel after the driver of the ambulance radioed  for help, according to reports.


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