KEENE, N.H. (AP) – A Keene man is being held without bail on several assault charges after allegedly attacking hospital staff and police at Cheshire Medical Center.

Ronald Karvosky, 27, was charged with assault, attempted assault, criminal threatening and disorderly conduct.

Police said they were called to the emergency room Sunday night where Karvosky allegedly was screaming, spitting, swearing, threatening and thrashing around.

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