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A disturbing incident unfolded in East Harlem, New York City, where a 15-year-old girl was violently attacked by a 14-year-old boy after she declined to share her phone number, according to a video circulating on social media.
The confrontation took place near East 107th Street and Third Avenue. Police reports indicate that the boy, who was wearing a face mask, approached the girl and asked for her contact information. When she refused, the situation escalated quickly.
Footage from the scene captures the boy blocking the girl’s path, threatening to “knock the s- out of you right now.” A voice from off-camera can be heard urging the attacker on, shouting “Do it.” The boy orders the girl to stand still, and as she attempts to move past him, he forcefully grabs her face and pushes her back.
The girl, visibly frightened and smaller in stature, tries to distance herself. However, the boy runs after her, blocks her way again, and then violently slams her to the ground before stomping on her head.
After the attack, he walks away, leaving the girl motionless on the pavement. The off-camera voice then exclaims, “Yo, nice!”
Emergency services responded promptly, and the girl was taken to Harlem Hospital with a concussion. She is currently in stable condition.
The boy was arrested and charged with assault, with a court appearance scheduled in Manhattan Family Court. Due to his age, authorities have not disclosed his identity.
The NYPD has not issued a public statement regarding the incident. Meanwhile, social media users expressed outrage and demanded justice. Comments ranged from shock and sadness to calls for accountability for both the attacker and the individual filming the assault.
This incident has sparked a wider conversation about youth violence and the safety of young people in the city, highlighting the urgent need for community and law enforcement efforts to address such troubling behavior.