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Officials say a Nassau County police officer was stabbed during a confrontation with an emotionally disturbed man in Hempstead.

Investigators say the officer was responding to a call that a 32-year-old man was throwing rocks at cars at around 2:20 p.m. on Emery Street.

The officer was stabbed in the stomach while trying to apprehend the suspect outside his home, according to officials.

Police say the 54-year-old officer is a 13-year veteran of the department and is recovering with non-life threatening injuries.

Officials say a Nassau County police officer was stabbed during a confrontation with an emotionally disturbed man in Hempstead.  Investigators say the officer was responding to a call that a 32-year-old

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Officials: Nassau officer stabbed in Hempstead