New York City, NY – A 1-year-old boy was seriously injured after being attacked by a pit bull on a crowded street in Union Square, Manhattan on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2025. The incident left the toddler with a deep laceration in his leg, shocking onlookers who attempted to pull the dog off the child.
The attack occurred outside the Santander Bank near East 13th Street and Broadway around 11:10 a.m., according to police and video footage of the incident.
Horrific Scene Captured on Video
Video shows the boy’s mother pleading for help as several bystanders tried to remove the dog.
One man repeatedly kicked the dog, while another held it in a headlock. The dog owner attempted to control the animal by the leash but failed to prevent the attack. A man finally intervened by grabbing the dog from behind, prompting it to release the child…