![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/we-are-traumatised-by-hammer-attack/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/AA13wtPv.jpeg&description=Nancy Pelosi has said she is "heartbroken and traumatised" by the violent attack on her husband. © Reuters The US House of Representatives speaker said her family was "grateful for the quick response of law enforcement" and for his medical care. Paul Pelosi was struck with a hammer by a male assailant at the couple's San Francisco home on Friday.The 82-year-old's condition "continues to improve" after the attack, Mrs Pelosi said.He suffered a fractured skull and injuries to his right arm and hands, and remains in hospital receiving "life-saving" care, she said.The suspect, David Depape, 42, is said to have demanded to see Mrs Pelosi - stoking fears about political violence in the run-up to the 8 November midterm elections.The speaker - who was on the other side of the country in Washington DC at the time of the assault - flew back to see her husband in hospital.In her statement, she said prayers and warm wishers were a comfort and were helping Mr Pelosi's recovery.https://twitter.com/TeamPelosi/status/1586528311102013440Police officers responded to a call at around 02:27 local time (09:27 GMT) on Friday.They found Mr Pelosi and the suspect struggling over a hammer, but it was wrested from Mr Pelosi by the intruder, who violently assaulted him with it.The suspect was tackled and disarmed by officers. He had attempted to tie up Mr Pelosi "until Nancy got home", law enforcement sources told CBS News. He reportedly shouted "where's Nancy?" during the incident.He is also facing charges of assault with a deadly weapon, burglary and several other felonies. © EPA Friday's attack unfolded in the early hours - as police rushed to the Pelosi home Mrs Pelosi, also 82, is one of the most powerful politicians in the country. She was re-elected to a fourth term as Speaker of the House of Representatives in 2021, making her second in line to the presidency, after Vice-President Kamala Harris.The Baltimore native has represented the San Francisco area in Congress since 1987, and typ){kind=link}
Nancy Pelosi has said she is “heartbroken and traumatised” by the violent attack on her husband.
The US House of Representatives speaker said her family was “grateful for the quick response of law enforcement” and for his medical care.
Paul Pelosi was struck with a hammer by a male assailant at the couple’s San Francisco home on Friday.
The 82-year-old’s condition “continues to improve” after the attack, Mrs Pelosi said.
He suffered a fractured skull and injuries to his right arm and hands, and remains in hospital receiving “life-saving” care, she said.