12- and 13-year-olds arrested in attack on former N.Y. Gov. David Paterson, stepson

NEW YORK — Two youths have been arrested in connection to Friday night's attack on former New York Gov. David Paterson and his stepson Anthony Sliwa.

The New York City Police Department says a 12-year-old boy and a 13-year-old boy were arrested Saturday and charged with gang assault. Their names are not being released.

A spokesperson for the former governor released a statement Sunday saying, "Governor Paterson and his family are glad to see the suspects turned themselves in.  We hope that the young people involved learn something from this unfortunate encounter.  The Governor is grateful to see the kids' parents hold them to account and would also like to thank the NYPD for their strong work."