A man was arrested after he allegedly punched a 4-year-old child in the head in a seemingly random attack in Manhattan Thursday.
Highlights
- Babacar Mbaye allegedly punched a 4-year-old boy in the head in a random attack in Times Square.
- Rafaela Rivera and her children were taking a walk to enjoy the weather when she heard a smack.
- The boy, Angel Rivera, said he was hit with a closed fist and screamed for help.
- Police say the man approached the family and struck Angel Rivera in a “swinging fist at the boy, striking him in the back of the head” He has been arrested and charged with assault and endangering the welfare of a child.
- Angel’s head is a little red where he was struck but that he’s okay.