Machete-Wielding Man Injured 3 NYPD Cops, Arrested In BK: NYPD

FLATBUSH, NY — A man accused of attacking three NYPD cops with a machete was arrested in Brooklyn, police said Tuesday.

Jean Blain, 40, now faces attempted murder, assault and weapons charges related to Monday's attack that put three NYPD officers in the hospital, authorities said Tuesday.

Cops tried to place Blain in custody about 3:20 p.m. at his apartment on New York Avenue near Beverly Road — where they had been called with reports of an "emotionally distressed person," according to the NYPD.

Blain was combative towards the officers and a violent struggle began, police said. Blain ultimately slashed one officer in the head with a machete, and injured another two on the wrist and shoulder, authorities said.

The three officers were rushed to an area hospital in stable condition, police said.