A disturbing series of random attacks on women in New York City has sparked concern and fear among residents. Several women have taken to TikTok to share their harrowing experiences of being punched by strangers while walking in different parts of the city. At least two of these attacks were reported to the NYPD this week, raising alarm about the safety of pedestrians.
Halley Kate, a popular influencer with 1.1 million followers on TikTok, posted a tearful video recounting her ordeal after being punched in the face. She stated that she was simply walking when a man approached her and launched an unprovoked attack, causing her to fall to the ground and lose consciousness. Although she did not provide specific details about the incident, the video appeared to be filmed on 7th Avenue between West 15th and 16th streets in Chelsea. Kate reported the incident to the police and showed a visible bump on her head in subsequent videos.
Shortly after Kate’s post, Mikayla Toninato, a student at Parsons School of Design, shared a similar story on TikTok. She claimed to have been punched in the face while walking home after class. Toninato stated that she was looking down at her phone when a man suddenly attacked her. She later revealed that the incident occurred at West 14th Street and 5th Avenue in Manhattan.
Another woman named Oliva Brand also came forward on TikTok, reporting a similar experience. In her video, filmed on Mulberry Street in Nolita, Brand expressed shock and disbelief after being punched in the head by an unknown assailant. She captured the incident while walking down the street.
The NYPD has confirmed the accounts of both Kate and Brand. A 23-year-old woman reported an assault at West 16th Street and 7th Avenue on Monday morning, similar to Kate’s report. She received medical treatment for injuries to the left side of her face. Additionally, on March 17, a 25-year-old woman walking her dog near Kenmare and Mulberry streets was punched in the head by an unknown individual.
It remains unclear if these incidents are connected, according to the police. The Post reached out to all three women for further comment. These attacks bear resemblance to the infamous “knockout game,” where individuals randomly sucker-punch strangers, but it is yet to be determined if this is the motive behind these assaults.
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This is such an important issue that needs to be addressed. I will definitely share this post on my social media accounts to help spread awareness and promote safety in our community. Thank you for shedding light on this disturbing series of attacks.