A suspect was taken into custody after slashing an 11-year-old girl behind the ear and punching a 43-year-old woman in East Harlem. The incident, handled by NYPD25Pct, occurred outside a subway station at East 117th Street and Lexington Avenue around 2:30 p.m. Bystanders detained the assailant until police arrived, amidst a chaotic scene where some attempted to attack the suspect. The young victim is currently recovering.
An 11-year-old is recovering after being slashed behind the ear Friday afternoon. It happened outside a subway station in East Harlem. @alecia__reid explains how a good Samaritan detained the suspect until police arrived. https://t.co/49xbPsDeRn
This is another view of this afternoon's mob scene in East Harlem, after a man punched a 43-year-old woman and then slashed an 11-year-old girl. Video from "queensmedia_nyc2" on IG. Again: Note the absolutely absurdity of having that little police lady in that situation. She was… https://t.co/A8UFlrWdte
Update on this video. It was misreported by the original social media account that posted this. I just spoke with the NYPD, and they told me this guy allegedly slashed an 11 year old and punched a woman in the face. The crowd caught him . https://t.co/Y6ea98vwql
Manhattan: East 117th Street & Lexington Avenue, a suspect who slashed an 11-year-old near the ear, was arrested today at approximately 2:30 p.m. Bystanders were seen attempting to attack the suspect after he committed the vicious slashing, as the @NYPD25Pct were trying to take… https://t.co/RoEhSF9h51
11-year old girl reportedly slashed in East Harlem at the entrance to the subway. Alleged slasher in custody.
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