A Bochur was punched in the head and had his hat knocked off in a random attack as he was walking in Crown Heights on Tuesday night.
The incident occurred on Albany Ave between St John’s Place and Lincoln Place when the victim was simply walking when he was approached by 2 thugs. One of them decided to strike him, completely unprovoked.
The victim was not seriously injured, b”h.
Shmira and the NYPD are investigating the incident.
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I am certainly not blaming the bochur, but we must alert our guests to be very careful, in all locations & at all times.
Would also love to know what time this?happened last Tuesday evening.
Not rocket science
yes, but its 3expensive and with property prices being driven up by greedy real estate agents, it doesnt make it easy. sounds like you have your finances figured out. good for you.
Please don’t be out walking alone in the street at night
its tishrei thats when stuff happens
couldve easily been 10pm. and bachurim have all these mandatory farbrengens, theyre not just wandering around to be unsafe
My personal rule is once it is dark out to always walk with a partner or be on the phone. I was attacked once and followed once in my life both times happened at night. I was attacked at 9 pm on residential block walking home from school. Second time I was only followed thankfully I had taken Krav Maga classes and learned the importance of being alert and aware. As a result, I was very quick to notice that I was being followed and used my knowledge and quick, thinking to get out of the situation. Although I will… Read more »
People should be allowed to go wherever and whenever they want!
People should learn to protect themselves, and the criminals should be made an example of!!!
Take back our streets! Send the thugs to prison and throw away the key!