A 15-year-old boy was arrested Thursday after images posted on social media showing a group of teenagers attacking a BMW SUV that was parked at an intersection in New York City.
Police said the incident took place around 4pm on Tuesday, according to a local NBC News affiliate.
A 36-year-old man, who asked to be identified as Max, appeared to drive the SUV to the intersection and stopped to let the group pass. Then, presumably, the group began attacking the vehicle, smashing the side mirrors, hitting the driver in the window and throwing a bicycle into the hood of the car.
New York: yours @NYPDDetectives you need your help to identify these people.
This shocking and violent attack occurred yesterday (29/12) at the intersection of East 21st St and 5th Ave, Manhattan. This is your city, this is your call!
Anyone with information please call ☎️ @NYPDTips at 800-577-TIPS pic.twitter.com/8SgAR4L7Jr
– Commissioner Shea (@NYPDShea) December 30, 2020
The New York City Police Department has jailed a 15-year-old man in connection with the incident of rioting and mischief. Officials said they have identified other people present during the attack and are also working to make other arrests.
Max told the dam that he and his mother were in the vehicle at the time of the attack and feared for his safety.
“I said let them destroy the car, let them vent their rage against the car, let’s be safe in the car,” he told NBC News.
The group eventually fled the scene after the vehicle was damaged by about $ 250, according to the media.
“As no one noticed 50 bikes crossing large intersections along Fifth Avenue and alerted no one to try to avoid it,” Max said. “Where we failed society to let them get to this point and what can we do to fix things.”
Mayor Bill de BlasioBill de BlasioYang files opening a campaign account for the mayor of New York, the mayor of New York says MPs will check UK arrivals to make sure they are in quarantine. he analyzed the episode, describing it as “absolutely unacceptable.” He also said “there will be consequences” during Tuesday’s COVID-19 briefing, NBC News reported.