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Street Vendor Attack Leaves Coach with Severe Injuries

12/13/2025

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Story summary

Sean Llewellyn, 47, was attacked by a street vendor outside Manhattan's Beacon Theatre on November 30, resulting in a traumatic brain injury and a broken eye socket.
Llewellyn was assaulted after he attempted to retrieve change from a $20 purchase when the vendor fled with his money.
He is a youth hockey coach and the primary provider for his family, which includes three young boys.
His family has launched a GoFundMe to cover medical expenses due to his long recovery, and no arrests have been made.

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Story summary

Sean Llewellyn, 47, was attacked by a street vendor outside Manhattan's Beacon Theatre on November 30, resulting in a traumatic brain injury and a broken eye socket.
Llewellyn was assaulted after he attempted to retrieve change from a $20 purchase when the vendor fled with his money.
He is a youth hockey coach and the primary provider for his family, which includes three young boys.
His family has launched a GoFundMe to cover medical expenses due to his long recovery, and no arrests have been made.