Law enforcement officers responded to the recent attack that took place at the Pemberton Square courthouse on Wednesday at 11:33 a.m. local time.
Following the incident, the victim was hospitalised at Massachusetts General Hospital. According to police, the injuries are non-life-threatening.
The motive of the attack remains unknown. Police are yet to disclose further information about the incident.
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