Postal worker, 22, street vendor, 75, arrested after brawling on NYC street
Two individuals were arrested following a physical altercation that took place in Lower Manhattan on Saturday morning, according to police reports. The incident occurred at Canal and Mulberry streets, where a 22-year-old postal worker and a 75-year-old man, allegedly a street vendor, engaged in a scuffle resulting in their arrest.
The postal worker claimed that the older man hit her in the head with his cane, prompting her to retaliate. Responding officers arrested both individuals following the altercation, and the charges pending as of late Saturday afternoon are yet to be determined.
No injuries were reported, and the postal worker declined medical attention on-site. Both combatants were taken into custody after the incident, but the reason behind their argument is unknown. Store employees in the area claim the older man is a regular street vendor selling masks and knockoff items in the Canal Street area.
FAQs
What happened in Lower Manhattan on Saturday morning?
Two individuals were arrested following a physical altercation that took place on Canal and Mulberry streets in Lower Manhattan. A 22-year-old postal worker and a 75-year-old man, allegedly a street vendor, were involved in the scuffle.
Who was involved in the altercation?
The altercation involved a 22-year-old postal worker and a 75-year-old man believed to be a street vendor.
What happened during the altercation?
The postal worker claimed that the older man hit her in the head with his cane, prompting her to retaliate.
Were there any injuries reported?
No injuries were reported, and the postal worker declined medical attention on-site.
Were there any arrests made?
Both combatants were arrested following the altercation.
What are the charges?
The charges are still pending as of late Saturday afternoon.
NYC street brawl leads to arrest of 22-year-old postal worker and 75-year-old street vendor
A confrontation between a 22-year-old postal worker and a 75-year-old man, believed to be a street vendor, led to their arrest in Lower Manhattan Saturday morning.
The incident occurred at Canal and Mulberry streets, with the female postal worker alleging that the senior citizen struck her in the head with his cane, to which she retaliated. Both individuals were taken into custody following the 10:10 a.m. incident, with the charges being pending.
Cops present at the scene noted that the postal worker declined medical attention, and there was no immediate update on the senior citizen’s status. Many on Canal Street saw the aftermath of the incident but could not pinpoint what led to the altercation. One vendor believes that the female postal worker pushed the older man to the ground, while others suggested that the two were yelling at each other. According to several vendors on the block, the 75-year-old is a regular street vendor known for selling masks and knockoff items.