Police say a New York state man swung a hatchet at two dirt bikers Sunday. However, officials were told that the suspect was upset that the bikers were "destroying nature." Police also said the suspect fired a handgun at the bikes, damaging one. Officials did not go into too many other details about the incident, though the suspect ended up being arrested.

WNYT says the incident happened Sunday at the Hemlock Hollow Train. Police say while the 18 and 19-year-old bike riders were not hurt, at least one of the bikes ended up damaged. Authorities say the 41-year-old suspect from Glenville was angry with the dirt bike riders and swung the hatchet at their bike. WNYT says he allegedly then fired at the bikes with the handgun.

Police say they arrested the suspect after searching a neighborhood that was near the area.

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There isn't much information on the teens who were riding the dirt bikes, though officials in New York City have cracked down in recent months on bikes that have not been registered or properly insured. Police and residents have complained about illegal joy riding, and the excessive noise the bikes cause in some neighborhoods. thousands of illegal dirt bikes and ATVs have been confiscated by the NYPD.

NY Man Allegedly Attacks Person With Sword 

WNYT says that a sword attack took place Monday afternoon at a building in Albany. Police say that while the 34-year-old victim suffered several cuts, they were serious enough to cause him to lose a lot of blood.

WNYT says that the sword attack took place in late August at a building in Albany. Police say that while the 34-year-old victim suffered several cuts, they were serious enough to cause him to lose a lot of blood. WNYT says he is currently in critical condition. Officials say the 42-year-old suspect was arrested and has been charged with attempted murder.

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