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New York City
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Two men shot in head during fights in NYC: NYPD

Two men were shot in the head in separate early-morning incidents in Queens and Brooklyn; one shooting stemmed from a dispute over free soap.
New York City
fromCbsnews
1 day ago

3 women randomly attacked in Brooklyn, suspect arrested, police say

A 25-year-old man allegedly pushed a woman onto subway tracks and punched two others in random attacks in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
National Football League
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs pleads not guilty to felony strangulation charge

Stefon Diggs pleaded not guilty to felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault after an alleged December dispute with his private chef; a pretrial hearing is set.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

76-year-old woman hospitalized after Oakland robbery

A 76-year-old woman was shoved to the pavement in East Oakland, hospitalized with bruises and lacerations, while a robber stole a gold bracelet and cash.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

He called a trans woman "a man" & then pulled out a knife. Video captured the attack. - LGBTQ Nation

A 51-year-old man allegedly assaulted a transgender woman at a Portland light rail station in a racially and transphobic attack, injuring her and resisting police.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

In a pickle: couple charged with felony battery after pickleball brawl at Florida country club

A kitchen rule dispute at a Florida country club escalated into a brawl; a 63‑year‑old man and his 51‑year‑old wife face felony battery charges.
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
3 days ago

MTA bus driver punched during argument in East Flatbush; police release images of person they're searching for

An unidentified male punched a 48-year-old MTA B35 bus driver in East Flatbush on Jan. 12; police seek public help and released surveillance images.
#hate-crime
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago
LGBT

A gay man was assaulted by someone shouting slurs. Prosecutors won't pursue it as a hate crime. - LGBTQ Nation

fromsilive
1 week ago
New York Islanders

Prosecutors detail spree of hate crimes allegedly committed by Staten Island woman

New York City
fromsilive
1 week ago

Staten Island woman arrested in alleged anti-Muslim attacks in Brooklyn, sparking outrage from NYC Mayor Mamdani

A 34-year-old Staten Island woman was arrested on hate crime charges for allegedly assaulting three Muslims, including a 12-year-old girl, in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
New York Yankees
fromNew York Daily News
1 week ago

Three Muslims wearing hijabs assaulated in Brooklyn by woman yelling 'Go back to your country!'

A woman assaulted three hijab-wearing Muslims, including a 12-year-old girl, in an 11-minute Islamophobic attack in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago
LGBT

A gay man was assaulted by someone shouting slurs. Prosecutors won't pursue it as a hate crime. - LGBTQ Nation

fromsilive
1 week ago
New York Islanders

Prosecutors detail spree of hate crimes allegedly committed by Staten Island woman

fromsilive
1 week ago
New York City

Staten Island woman arrested in alleged anti-Muslim attacks in Brooklyn, sparking outrage from NYC Mayor Mamdani

US news
fromFOX 5 New York
5 days ago

Police arrest Brooklyn man in 2021 Long Island acid attack

A suspect, 29-year-old Terrell Campbell, was arrested in connection with a 2021 Long Island sulfuric acid attack on Nafiah Ikram.
US news
fromNew York Daily News
5 days ago

NYPD cop arrested after slapping civilian, menacing another filing complaint: D.A.

Veteran NYPD officer Quran McPhatter was indicted for assault, official misconduct and related charges after on-duty incidents including pepper-spraying a complainant and shoving a civilian.
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
5 days ago

'He was bleeding all over.' 13-year-old boy slashed in the face after argument in Coney Island

A 13-year-old boy was slashed in the face after an argument in Coney Island and taken to Coney Island Hospital in stable condition.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
5 days ago

CCTV footage shows Valentine's Day stabbing victim Quham Babatunde being kicked and repeatedly punched in head as he lay dead, court hears

Four men will be sentenced for roles in violent incidents in Dublin City Centre on February 15, 2025, during which another man died.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Injured man (20s) dumped outside garda station and second man (30s) left in 'serious' condition after double stabbing in Longford

Two males (30s and 20s) were seriously assaulted in Longford town around 9pm; one was found near the Garda station and taken to Mullingar Hospital.
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Germany: Queer referee attacked after viral proposal

German football referee Pascal Kaiser was attacked over the weekend, his lawyer told local media on Monday. Kaiser was admitted to the hospital due to an assault. He also posted a photo of his bruised face on Instagram. The attack took place in front of Kaiser's Cologne home, with three unidentified men attacking him after he had gone out for a cigarette.
LGBT
#robbery
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

Man mugged at 79th Street D station

Two men assaulted a 63-year-old at the 79th Street D station in Bensonhurst on Dec. 6, 2025, stole his wallet and fled; police seek suspects.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

63-year-old man beaten over wallet in Brooklyn subway station: cops

Two males allegedly attacked and robbed a man at the 79th Street D train station in Bensonhurst on Dec. 6, 2025; suspects remain at large.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Details Emerge In November Home Invasion Crypto Robbery In SF

Masked delivery-style home invader tied up a man near Dolores Park and, with remote instructions, stole $13 million in cryptocurrency.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

One man shot, another pistol whipped in Oakland robbery

Two 37-year-old men were attacked during a robbery in East Oakland; one was pistol-whipped and a bullet struck the other in the shoulder.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Woman assaulted during attempted robbery in Palo Alto

A woman in her 40s was forced to the ground, kicked and assaulted during an attempted robbery in Palo Alto; suspect fled.
#fare-evasion
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany: Train conductor dies after attack by passenger

A train conductor was fatally beaten during a ticket inspection near Kaiserslautern, prompting calls for stronger security measures for rail staff amid rising assaults.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'I thought I was about to be murdered,' says man who was branded 'rat' with hot iron tool and waterboarded in attack by five Dublin criminals

Five convicted men brutally attacked Barry Moore, branding, waterboarding, and running over him with an electric bike amid a gang feud.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Garda jailed for 'spear-tackling' handcuffed teenager and slamming him into ground

A garda who spear-tackled a handcuffed teenager and slammed him into the ground has been jailed for a year.
Miscellaneous
#weapon-possession
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Woman accused then released in Prospect Heights random attack spree

A 44-year-old woman assaulted multiple people near Flatbush Avenue, striking a 63-year-old man with a glass bottle; she was charged and released under supervision.
fromAol
2 weeks ago
New York City

Unhinged woman storms NYC restaurant, whacks diner with glass bottle before socking four others in random attack

A 44-year-old woman allegedly attacked patrons at a Prospect Heights restaurant and nearby, injuring several; she was arrested and faces multiple charges including weapon possession and assault.
fromAol
2 weeks ago
New York City

Unhinged woman storms NYC restaurant, whacks diner with glass bottle before socking four others in random attack

#hate-speech
fromCbsnews
1 week ago
New York City

Video shows wild altercation at popular Burrito Bar in Brooklyn. Here's what we know.

fromCbsnews
1 week ago
New York City

Video shows wild altercation at popular Burrito Bar in Brooklyn. Here's what we know.

fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 week ago

NYPD Recruit Busted For Allegedly Strangling Woman In Brooklyn, Police Say

BROOKLYN, NY - An NYPD recruit is facing multiple criminal charges after being arrested in Brooklyn late Sunday afternoon, police said. Eray Celiksoy, 21, was arrested Sunday around 7:40 p.m. in Brooklyn's 61st Precinct, which covers the southern part of the borough, including Kings Bay, Gravesend, Sheepshead Bay and Manhattan Beach, according to the NYPD. Police shared few details about the incident that led to Celiksoy's arrest but said he has been charged with robbery, strangulation, and assault
New York City
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Santa Clara man suffers broken ribs, back after brutal attack by bicyclist mob

A Santa Clara driver suffered rib and lumbar fractures after being brutally assaulted and his car destroyed by a mob of bicyclists after an accident.
#reckless-endangerment
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago
New York Knicks

Brooklyn Man Charged With Nearly Fatal Assault on Cousin in Ozone Park and Faces Up to 25 Years

fromHoodline
2 weeks ago
New York Knicks

Brooklyn Man Charged With Nearly Fatal Assault on Cousin in Ozone Park and Faces Up to 25 Years

#nypd
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Unhinged woman storms NYC restaurant, whacks diner with glass bottle before socking four others in random attack

An unhinged woman allegedly stormed into a Brooklyn restaurant and whacked a diner with a glass bottle before socking four others in a random attack Saturday afternoon, authorities said. Hilda Grullon, 44, allegedly launched her crazed attack when she busted into the Burrito Bar & Kitchen at 307 Flatbush Avenue in Prospect Heights around at 3:28 p.m. and bludgeoned a 63-year-old man with a glass bottle, according to the NYPD.
New York City
#juvenile-crime
#ilhan-omar
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US politics

Trump on Ilhan Omar getting apple cider vinegar squirted on her: 'She probably had herself sprayed, knowing her' | Fortune

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US politics

Trump on Ilhan Omar getting apple cider vinegar squirted on her: 'She probably had herself sprayed, knowing her' | Fortune

US politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Trump Attacked Ilhan Omar in Speech Just Hours Before She Was Assaulted

President Trump mocked Rep. Ilhan Omar and made violent, racist remarks about Somalis hours before she was assaulted at a town hall.
#antisemitism
fromQNS
2 weeks ago
New York City

Corona man charged in antisemitic attack on Holocaust Remembrance Day in Forest Hills: NYPD - QNS

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
New York City

Antisemitic lunatic stalks family and yells 'I'm going to kill all the Jews' - before punching dad

A 35-year-old woman allegedly hurled antisemitic abuse, stalked an Orthodox family in Brooklyn, and punched the father; she was arrested and charged with hate-crime assault.
fromNew York Daily News
1 month ago
New York City

Young dad walking with family in Brooklyn attacked by man shouting antisemitic threats

A 26-year-old Jewish father was assaulted in Brooklyn near his home by a man who shouted antisemitic threats and was arrested and charged.
fromQNS
2 weeks ago
New York City

Corona man charged in antisemitic attack on Holocaust Remembrance Day in Forest Hills: NYPD - QNS

Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Man guilty of assault after Barron Trump reported attack to UK police

Matvei Rumiantsev, 22, convicted of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and perverting the course of justice after a video call showed a woman being beaten.
Higher education
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Student who alleged assault loses case against university over resitting of exams

High Court dismissed a student's lawsuit over denied exam resits after she was seriously assaulted and awarded court costs against her.
#sundance-film-festival
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Man Arrested for Punching Maxwell Frost at Sundance Film Festival

Last night, I was assaulted by a man at Sundance Festival who told me that Trump was going to deport me before he punched me in the face,
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Oakland man charged with bombing occupied car

OAKLAND A 55-year-old man has been arrested and charged with setting off a bomb next to an occupied car and injuring a woman inside, court records show. Guy Igondjo, of Oakland, was charged with exploding a bomb causing bodily injury, having a destructive device, and assault with a deadly weapon. He was released from jail after posting $50,000, according to court records.
California
US politics
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Court documents reveal new details of alleged assault on Rep. Maxwell Frost

Rep. Frost was allegedly assaulted at a Park City bar during Sundance; the attacker threatened deportation, shouted racial slurs, punched Frost, and was arrested.
US politics
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

Congressman Maxwell Frost Attacked in Racially-Charged Incident at Sundance

Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost was assaulted at a CAA-hosted Sundance party; the attacker made racist remarks, was arrested, and Frost is okay.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Dem Lawmaker Accuses Trump-Loving Racist' Man of Punching Him in the Face at Sundance Film Festival

Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost was punched at Sundance after a man shouted racist remarks including 'Trump was going to deport me'; the assailant was arrested.
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
3 weeks ago

Stranger Slashes Brooklyn Man's Face In Broad-Daylight Attack, NYPD Says

BROOKLYN, NY - A man walking along a Brooklyn street was slashed in the face by a stranger, who remains at-large, police said. The random attack early Sunday left the 52-year-old man with several cuts to his face, for which he went to Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, authorities said. The as-yet-unidentified slasher remained on the loose Wednesday morning as NYPD officials sought the public's help to identify him through a surveillance photo.
Brooklyn
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Man slashed on Bronx train over bottle of cologne: cops

Two suspects allegedly slashed a 24-year-old man on a northbound 5 train in the Bronx over a requested bottle of cologne; suspects remain at large.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Brampton man arrested for fatal parking lot assault: Peel police | CBC News

A 25-year-old Brampton man has been arrested in connection to a fatal assault at a Brampton parking lot last week, said Peel police. The man and a victim had a verbal dispute, which escalated into a fight, at a parking lot near Castlemore Road and McVean Drive on Jan. 12, said Peel Regional Police in a news release. The victim sustained serious injuries from the assault and later died in hospital on Jan. 15.
Toronto
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Beatdown in BJ's restaurant bathroom: Oakley man faces felony case

An Oakley man was arrested and charged with beating a man and causing serious bodily injury after the two fought next to a restroom urinal, court records show. The trouble started on Jan. 15, when the alleged victim accused the suspect, a 23-year-old man, of tagging near the urinal inside the restroom. The 23-year-old denied it and the argument delved into a fight, which broke up when the victim left the restroom with a bloody face, authorities said.
US news
San Francisco
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Man attacked in San Francisco dies 6 days later

A man assaulted in San Francisco's Tenderloin on Jan. 11 died on Jan. 17; a 33-year-old suspect was arrested and may face homicide charges.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Man bailed after alleged amateur football assault

A 35-year-old man has been released on conditional bail following an alleged attack during a North Wales amateur football match. The man was arrested on suspicion of assault following an incident during the Ardal North West League game between Trearddur Bay and Porthmadog on 17 January. Footage of the incident at Y Traeth (The Beach) stadium in Gwynedd has circulated widely on social media.
Soccer (FIFA)
#homicide
US news
fromNews 12 - Default
4 weeks ago

Woman stabbed in abdomen, shoulder during fight in East Flatbush

A 49-year-old woman was stabbed in the abdomen and shoulder in East Flatbush; she is expected to recover and police seek a male suspect.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'Something is terribly wrong here,' says ex-wife of garda who got suspended sentence after he carried out 'protracted assault' on her

latest | A Dublin-based garda who carried out a "protracted assault" on his then wife, also a member of the force, has walked free from court on a suspended sentence. Trevor Bolger (48), who was previously attached to Ballymun Garda Station, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to assaulting Margaret Loftus on October 25, 2012.
Miscellaneous
fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago

Grandpa Vicha' Murder Suspect Found Not Guilty of Murder, Convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter

The Chronicle reports that the jury found Watson not guilty of murder or elder abuse, and instead convicted him on just the lesser charges of involuntary manslaughter and assault. The difference with the lesser charges is critical. As the Chronicle explains, the involuntary manslaughter conviction comes with just a four-year prison sentence, as does the assault charge. Watson could face additional enhancements that could add as many as five years onto his sentence.
San Francisco
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Police release photos of suspect wanted for assaulting A train conductor in Queens amNewYork

A man assaulted an on-duty A train conductor at Beach 25th Street station in Far Rockaway; NYPD is seeking tips to locate the suspect.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Man, 72, charged with assault after someone was ice fishing too close to him: OPP | CBC News

Ontario Provincial Police say a 72-year-old man has been charged with assault after he allegedly attacked someone for ice fishing too close to him. OPP say officers were called to Chemong Lake near Peterborough on Wednesday afternoon for a report of someone being assaulted while ice fishing.
Toronto
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Wrongly freed sex offender admits biting police

Brahim Kaddour-Cherif admitted biting two off-duty police officers during an attempted arrest at Blackhorse Road Underground station.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Dispute over $1.6 million yacht lands Bay Area man in jail

Sausalito police arrested a man on assault allegations after a dispute over a $1.6 million boat at a brokerage. The incident happened at about 1 p.m. Monday at the Sausalito Yacht Harbor, where the suspect expressed interest in buying the boat, according to police Capt. Brian Mather. An argument broke out between the suspect and a broker "over the legitimacy of the sale," Mather said.
California
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Kiefer Sutherland Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Ride-Share Driver

Kiefer Sutherland was arrested in Hollywood early Monday morning after allegedly assaulting his ride-share driver, NBC News reports. The Emmy-winning star of 24 was detained around 12:15 AM in Hollywood near the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue. "The investigation determined that the suspect, later identified as Kiefer Sutherland, entered a rideshare vehicle, physically assaulted the driver (the victim), and made criminal threats toward the victim," LAPD officer Kevin Terzes said.
Television
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Three men jailed for kidnapping and torturing Kevin Lunney lose appeal against convictions

Alan Harte (44), of Island Quay Apartments, Alan O'Brien (44), of Shelmalier Road, and Darren Redmond (31), from Caledon Road, all in East Wall, Dublin 3, were found guilty by the three-judge, non-jury Special Criminal Court of false imprisonment and intentionally causing harm to Mr Lunney at a yard at Drumbrade, Ballinagh, Co Cavan on September 17, 2019.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Bronx deli worker hospitalized after being beaten with baseball bat: cops amNewYork

According to police, the incident unfolded at around 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 7 at the business located at 2430 East Tremont Ave. in Parkchester. Sources with knowledge of the incident say a 29-year-old store worker got into a verbal dispute with an unidentified patron when the employee questioned whether he would pay for an item. While the suspect never took merchandise outside of the store, the sources said, the argument spilled onto the street and grew into a physical altercation.
New York City
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Man reports battery in Los Gatos on Sunday

Jan. 9 PETTY THEFT: 9:56 a.m. at Safeway on Pollard Road. A woman came into the store and stole five bottles of alcohol on Oct. 14, 2025. The store did not report the theft at the time because they were not sure of the woman's name. PETTY THEFT: 1:45 p.m. on Central Avenue. A router and photo were stolen. PETTY THEFT: 2:05 p.m. on Longridge Road. Golf clubs were stolen from an RPS Mercedes.
US news
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Death on the inside: as a prison officer, I saw how the system perpetuates violence

Overcrowded cells and predictable violence hotspots make prisoners and staff vulnerable to severe, life-threatening assaults even during locked hours.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Man pleads guilty to stabbing garda days after carrying out arson attack on Conor McGregor's pub

A 24-year-old man who attacked a garda four days after setting fire to Conor McGregor's pub has pleaded guilty to a number of offences, including terror charges.
Miscellaneous
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Group of youngsters punch and stab teen in Brooklyn train station: cops

Three teens allegedly assaulted and stabbed a 17-year-old boy inside the Livonia Avenue L train station in Brownsville on Jan. 4; investigation ongoing.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

San Jose police asks for public's help identifying suspect in beloved bakery assault

A man assaulted a customer and vandalized Peters Bakery in San Jose; police are asking the public to help identify the suspect.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

San Jose: Police put out call for tips in Peters' Bakery customer assault

The request follows bakery staff posting security footage of the Dec. 17 confrontation and assault and encouraging tipsters to contact the San Jose Police Department with information that could lead to the man, pleading with viewers to help us find him. Around 2:20 p.m. on the day of the crime, the man entered the Alum Rock Avenue shop a San Jose institution for nearly a century and solicited staff to buy cleaning wipes he was carrying with him.
California
New York City
fromQNS
1 month ago

Far Rockaway man indicted on multiple charges for beating Malba homeowner during illegal street takeover: DA - QNS

A 19-year-old was indicted for gang assault, riot, and related crimes for allegedly beating a Malba homeowner and injuring his wife during a street takeover.
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