Dulce Pichardo, a 57-year-old woman in Brooklyn, was viciously punched in the face by a stranger while walking down the street, resulting in a broken jaw, three knocked-out teeth, nerve damage, and lost feeling in her lips. The attacker, Franz Jeudy, 33, was arrested and charged with assault, despite having seven prior assault arrests. Pichardo\'s brother and an employee chased down the attacker, who denied the assault but was caught on CCTV. Pichardo now fears for her safety and urges the city to take action to prevent such attacks.
Several young women in New York City have shared on TikTok about being assaulted on the street, with at least 12 women posting similar experiences. The New York Police Department (NYPD) has arrested and charged a 40-year-old man for hitting a woman in the head in response to these reports, but it remains unclear if there is a coordinated attack on women. The assaults took place in various neighborhoods including Noho, the East Village, Brooklyn, and Times Square, with victims being punched or attempted to be punched in broad daylight.
Nashir Ahmed, 65, died in hospital after a random and unprovoked attack at a bus stop in Edinburgh. The incident, which also injured his 48-year-old friend, is being treated as murder. The attacker, described as a black man around 30 years old, is still at large. Detectives are following positive lines of enquiry, appealing for witnesses and CCTV footage. The community is urged to come forward with any information. Additional patrols are providing reassurance in the area.
A man was stabbed on a moving train between Shortlands and Beckenham in south-east London, leading to life-threatening injuries. The attacker, wearing a black hooded jacket and mask, fled after the incident. Police are searching for the suspect, with an enhanced presence at stations. Another stabbing incident occurred at Kennington station later. British Transport Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses. The victim received immediate medical attention and is in critical condition. Trains in the area were disrupted, and CCTV footage is being used in investigations.
Investigators in Pennsylvania identified Vallis Slaughter, 39, as a suspect in the 2012 fatal shooting of Julio Torres through DNA obtained from a cigarette butt and a piece of a styrofoam cup. Slaughter was arrested on charges including first-degree murder, aggravated assault, and conspiracy. Another individual, Jomaine Case, was previously convicted in connection to the killing. Slaughter is also suspected in a homicide in Brooklyn. The DNA evidence led to Slaughter\'s arrest and he is awaiting extradition to Pennsylvania.
A 44-year-old woman in Melbourne, Australia, was captured on CCTV doing yoga outside a bakery before allegedly burglarizing it minutes later, stealing pastries, shoes, an iPad, and cleaning products. The woman was later arrested and charged with theft, burglary, and going equipped to steal. The bakery humorously commented on the incident, adding humor to the situation. The thief was released on bail and is set to appear in court in May.
A 36-year-old man was shot multiple times by a 32-year-old man on a New York City subway train during rush hour in downtown Brooklyn. The shooting followed a confrontation and physical fight between the two men, resulting in the younger man firing multiple shots and critically injuring the older man. The incident occurred despite the recent deployment of 750 National Guard members to assist with security in the subway system.
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