Police in New York are searching for a man who allegedly attacked a group of children inside a Brooklyn park.
Man Allegedly Attacks Kids in Brooklyn Park
The incident occurred just before 6:30 p.m. last Monday at Bush-Clinton Park in the Red Hook Recreation Area, according to the NYPD.
The suspect reportedly approached three children — a 5-year-old girl, a 7-year-old boy, and a 12-year-old boy. He allegedly knocked the 12-year-old and 5-year-old to the ground, then grabbed the 7-year-old boy by the neck and tried to strangle him.
Suspect Description and Escape
Police released photos showing the suspect wearing a blue T-shirt, black shorts, and grey and orange athletic sneakers. He reportedly fled the scene on foot.
EMS treated all three children. The 7-year-old boy suffered bruising and pain from the choking. It is unclear whether the children’s parents were present during the attack.
Similar Incident in Queens
The Brooklyn attack occurred on the same day a woman allegedly shoved a 7-year-old special needs boy to the ground in Queens, while he was walking beside his mother at the intersection of Kissena Boulevard and Maple Avenue.
Call for Information
Anyone with information about the Brooklyn incident is urged to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
