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Tourists Assaulted in Times Square; Suspect Arrested

12/9/2025

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Robert Kerri, 43, was arrested and charged with two counts of assault and harassment after allegedly attacking two tourists in Times Square, on December 8, 2025, at about 3:50 p.m.
A 47-year-old man was stabbed in the torso but did not sustain a serious injury thanks to his thick winter jacket.
A 44-year-old woman was slapped in the face and knocked to the ground.
The two victims declined medical treatment.

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Story summary

Robert Kerri, 43, was arrested and charged with two counts of assault and harassment after allegedly attacking two tourists in Times Square, on December 8, 2025, at about 3:50 p.m.
A 47-year-old man was stabbed in the torso but did not sustain a serious injury thanks to his thick winter jacket.
A 44-year-old woman was slapped in the face and knocked to the ground.
The two victims declined medical treatment.