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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
California

78-year-old Oakland woman hospitalized after purse snatching near Lake Merritt

A 78-year-old woman was hospitalized with head injuries after a purse robbery near Lake Merritt in Cleveland Heights; the suspect fled before police arrival.
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago
California

Two More Suspects Arrested for September Jewelry Store Strong-arm Robbery

Two 19-year-old East Bay men were arrested as additional suspects in a violent September robbery at a southeast San Jose jewelry store.
#sundance-film-festival
fromABC7 Chicago
1 day ago
US politics

A man is under arrest for assaulting U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost at the Sundance Film Festival

fromABC7 Chicago
1 day ago
US politics

A man is under arrest for assaulting U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost at the Sundance Film Festival

fromVulture
1 day ago

Man Arrested for Punching Maxwell Frost at Sundance Film Festival

Last night, I was assaulted by a man at Sundance Festival who told me that Trump was going to deport me before he punched me in the face,
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Oakland man charged with bombing occupied car

OAKLAND A 55-year-old man has been arrested and charged with setting off a bomb next to an occupied car and injuring a woman inside, court records show. Guy Igondjo, of Oakland, was charged with exploding a bomb causing bodily injury, having a destructive device, and assault with a deadly weapon. He was released from jail after posting $50,000, according to court records.
California
US politics
fromAxios
2 days ago

Court documents reveal new details of alleged assault on Rep. Maxwell Frost

Rep. Frost was allegedly assaulted at a Park City bar during Sundance; the attacker threatened deportation, shouted racial slurs, punched Frost, and was arrested.
US politics
fromConsequence
2 days ago

Congressman Maxwell Frost Attacked in Racially-Charged Incident at Sundance

Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost was assaulted at a CAA-hosted Sundance party; the attacker made racist remarks, was arrested, and Frost is okay.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

'It's a Really Scary Time'

Representative Maxwell Frost was attacked in Park City after a man shouted a deportation threat and racial slurs, then punched him, amid concerns about emboldened hostility linked to presidential rhetoric.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Dem Lawmaker Accuses Trump-Loving Racist' Man of Punching Him in the Face at Sundance Film Festival

Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost was punched at Sundance after a man shouted racist remarks including 'Trump was going to deport me'; the assailant was arrested.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Providence man dies after assault by group of 11- and 12-year-olds

A 51-year-old man, Romy Alfonso, died after being assaulted by four juveniles in Providence; the youths were apprehended and charged with felony assault and conspiracy.
#hate-crime
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
New York City

Brooklyn hate crime: Suspect sought for attacking man at L train station with anti-LGBTQ slurs and fists amNewYork

fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago
Social justice

Brooklyn man arrested, charged with hate crime in Crown Heights stabbing

A 23-year-old Brooklyn man was arrested and charged with assault and a hate crime for stabbing a 35-year-old man after making antisemitic statements.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
LGBT

His brutal attack left a gay elder in a coma. Now he's facing hate crime charges. - LGBTQ Nation

A 57-year-old man, Alvin Prasad, suffered a disabling brain injury after a Halloween hate-motivated assault; suspect Sean Wesley Payton Jr. charged and jailed.
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
New York City

Brooklyn hate crime: Suspect sought for attacking man at L train station with anti-LGBTQ slurs and fists amNewYork

fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
5 days ago

Stranger Slashes Brooklyn Man's Face In Broad-Daylight Attack, NYPD Says

BROOKLYN, NY - A man walking along a Brooklyn street was slashed in the face by a stranger, who remains at-large, police said. The random attack early Sunday left the 52-year-old man with several cuts to his face, for which he went to Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, authorities said. The as-yet-unidentified slasher remained on the loose Wednesday morning as NYPD officials sought the public's help to identify him through a surveillance photo.
Brooklyn
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Man slashed on Bronx train over bottle of cologne: cops

Two suspects allegedly slashed a 24-year-old man on a northbound 5 train in the Bronx over a requested bottle of cologne; suspects remain at large.
#manslaughter
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Toronto

Man faces manslaughter charge connected to fatal altercation outside downtown Toronto establishment: police | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Toronto

Man faces manslaughter charge connected to fatal altercation outside downtown Toronto establishment: police | CBC News

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6 days ago

Beatdown in BJ's restaurant bathroom: Oakley man faces felony case

An Oakley man was arrested and charged with beating a man and causing serious bodily injury after the two fought next to a restroom urinal, court records show. The trouble started on Jan. 15, when the alleged victim accused the suspect, a 23-year-old man, of tagging near the urinal inside the restroom. The 23-year-old denied it and the argument delved into a fight, which broke up when the victim left the restroom with a bloody face, authorities said.
US news
San Francisco
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Man attacked in San Francisco dies 6 days later

A man assaulted in San Francisco's Tenderloin on Jan. 11 died on Jan. 17; a 33-year-old suspect was arrested and may face homicide charges.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Man bailed after alleged amateur football assault

A 35-year-old man has been released on conditional bail following an alleged attack during a North Wales amateur football match. The man was arrested on suspicion of assault following an incident during the Ardal North West League game between Trearddur Bay and Porthmadog on 17 January. Footage of the incident at Y Traeth (The Beach) stadium in Gwynedd has circulated widely on social media.
Soccer (FIFA)
#homicide
US news
fromNews 12 - Default
1 week ago

Woman stabbed in abdomen, shoulder during fight in East Flatbush

A 49-year-old woman was stabbed in the abdomen and shoulder in East Flatbush; she is expected to recover and police seek a male suspect.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'Something is terribly wrong here,' says ex-wife of garda who got suspended sentence after he carried out 'protracted assault' on her

latest | A Dublin-based garda who carried out a "protracted assault" on his then wife, also a member of the force, has walked free from court on a suspended sentence. Trevor Bolger (48), who was previously attached to Ballymun Garda Station, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to assaulting Margaret Loftus on October 25, 2012.
Miscellaneous
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Grandpa Vicha' Murder Suspect Found Not Guilty of Murder, Convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter

The Chronicle reports that the jury found Watson not guilty of murder or elder abuse, and instead convicted him on just the lesser charges of involuntary manslaughter and assault. The difference with the lesser charges is critical. As the Chronicle explains, the involuntary manslaughter conviction comes with just a four-year prison sentence, as does the assault charge. Watson could face additional enhancements that could add as many as five years onto his sentence.
San Francisco
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Police release photos of suspect wanted for assaulting A train conductor in Queens amNewYork

A man assaulted an on-duty A train conductor at Beach 25th Street station in Far Rockaway; NYPD is seeking tips to locate the suspect.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Man, 72, charged with assault after someone was ice fishing too close to him: OPP | CBC News

Ontario Provincial Police say a 72-year-old man has been charged with assault after he allegedly attacked someone for ice fishing too close to him. OPP say officers were called to Chemong Lake near Peterborough on Wednesday afternoon for a report of someone being assaulted while ice fishing.
Toronto
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Wrongly freed sex offender admits biting police

Brahim Kaddour-Cherif admitted biting two off-duty police officers during an attempted arrest at Blackhorse Road Underground station.
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Dispute over $1.6 million yacht lands Bay Area man in jail

Sausalito police arrested a man on assault allegations after a dispute over a $1.6 million boat at a brokerage. The incident happened at about 1 p.m. Monday at the Sausalito Yacht Harbor, where the suspect expressed interest in buying the boat, according to police Capt. Brian Mather. An argument broke out between the suspect and a broker "over the legitimacy of the sale," Mather said.
California
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Kiefer Sutherland Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Ride-Share Driver

Kiefer Sutherland was arrested in Hollywood early Monday morning after allegedly assaulting his ride-share driver, NBC News reports. The Emmy-winning star of 24 was detained around 12:15 AM in Hollywood near the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue. "The investigation determined that the suspect, later identified as Kiefer Sutherland, entered a rideshare vehicle, physically assaulted the driver (the victim), and made criminal threats toward the victim," LAPD officer Kevin Terzes said.
Television
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Three men jailed for kidnapping and torturing Kevin Lunney lose appeal against convictions

Alan Harte (44), of Island Quay Apartments, Alan O'Brien (44), of Shelmalier Road, and Darren Redmond (31), from Caledon Road, all in East Wall, Dublin 3, were found guilty by the three-judge, non-jury Special Criminal Court of false imprisonment and intentionally causing harm to Mr Lunney at a yard at Drumbrade, Ballinagh, Co Cavan on September 17, 2019.
Miscellaneous
#antisemitism
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Bronx deli worker hospitalized after being beaten with baseball bat: cops amNewYork

According to police, the incident unfolded at around 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 7 at the business located at 2430 East Tremont Ave. in Parkchester. Sources with knowledge of the incident say a 29-year-old store worker got into a verbal dispute with an unidentified patron when the employee questioned whether he would pay for an item. While the suspect never took merchandise outside of the store, the sources said, the argument spilled onto the street and grew into a physical altercation.
New York City
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Man reports battery in Los Gatos on Sunday

Jan. 9 PETTY THEFT: 9:56 a.m. at Safeway on Pollard Road. A woman came into the store and stole five bottles of alcohol on Oct. 14, 2025. The store did not report the theft at the time because they were not sure of the woman's name. PETTY THEFT: 1:45 p.m. on Central Avenue. A router and photo were stolen. PETTY THEFT: 2:05 p.m. on Longridge Road. Golf clubs were stolen from an RPS Mercedes.
US news
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Death on the inside: as a prison officer, I saw how the system perpetuates violence

Overcrowded cells and predictable violence hotspots make prisoners and staff vulnerable to severe, life-threatening assaults even during locked hours.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Man pleads guilty to stabbing garda days after carrying out arson attack on Conor McGregor's pub

A 24-year-old man who attacked a garda four days after setting fire to Conor McGregor's pub has pleaded guilty to a number of offences, including terror charges.
Miscellaneous
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Group of youngsters punch and stab teen in Brooklyn train station: cops

Three teens allegedly assaulted and stabbed a 17-year-old boy inside the Livonia Avenue L train station in Brownsville on Jan. 4; investigation ongoing.
#vandalism
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

San Jose: Police put out call for tips in Peters' Bakery customer assault

The request follows bakery staff posting security footage of the Dec. 17 confrontation and assault and encouraging tipsters to contact the San Jose Police Department with information that could lead to the man, pleading with viewers to help us find him. Around 2:20 p.m. on the day of the crime, the man entered the Alum Rock Avenue shop a San Jose institution for nearly a century and solicited staff to buy cleaning wipes he was carrying with him.
California
#nypd
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
New York City

Protester convicted of assaulting NYPD cop during 2020 BLM violence gets slap on wrist: 'A repugnant verdict'

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
New York City

Protester convicted of assaulting NYPD cop during 2020 BLM violence gets slap on wrist: 'A repugnant verdict'

New York City
fromQNS
2 weeks ago

Far Rockaway man indicted on multiple charges for beating Malba homeowner during illegal street takeover: DA - QNS

A 19-year-old was indicted for gang assault, riot, and related crimes for allegedly beating a Malba homeowner and injuring his wife during a street takeover.
#broadmoor-hospital
California
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Man accused of Caltrain beating may be headed to mental hospital

Brian Weisl faces battery and assault charges for attacking a Good Samaritan at San Carlos Caltrain station and may be sent to a state hospital.
California
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Opinion: New sheriff shouldn't have held back information on Caltrain attack

San Mateo County Sheriff's delayed public notice about an assault at San Carlos Caltrain station raises concerns about transparency and ties to Caltrain secrecy practices.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Italian man left paralysed as a teen after unprovoked attack in Dublin has died

A 17-year-old Italian, Guido, was bottle-assaulted in Dublin in 1999, left quadriplegic, retained love for Ireland, and later died after health decline and cardiac arrests.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Man arrested and second man hospitalised following alleged assault in Carlow town

An alleged assault on Staplestown Road resulted in a man in his 50s taken to hospital and a man in his 40s arrested; investigations are ongoing.
#arrest
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Antioch standoff ends in felony assault suspect's arrest

A 31-year-old Antioch man was arrested on felony assault charges after barricading himself following an incident that injured a 25-year-old woman.
#brooklyn
#disneyland
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
California

Everyone hates this rude Disneyland move. This time, it ended in violence.

fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
California

Everyone hates this rude Disneyland move. This time, it ended in violence.

California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Newark woman charged with attempting to run down Walmart security guard over $37.90 theft

A 34-year-old Newark woman allegedly shoplifted $37.90 from a Fremont Walmart and then drove at a security guard, now charged with felony assault and theft.
fromPadailypost
3 weeks ago

Woman harassed on Caltrain platform, Good Samaritan assaulted

The district attorney has charged a man with beating up a Good Samaritan who stood up for a stranger the suspect was harassing at the San Carlos Caltrain station, a prosecutor said. Brian Weisl, 33, of South San Francisco, allegedly approached a woman standing on the Caltrain platform on Dec. 23 and started aggressively asking her about her outfit, before starting to yell, said Chief Deputy District Attorney Shin-Mee Chang.
US news
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Central Park assault: Young suspects sought for brutal shove of senior woman amNewYork

Two juvenile males assaulted a 69-year-old woman in Central Park on Nov. 30, 2025, knocking her down and fracturing her left elbow.
Brooklyn
fromShore News Network
3 weeks ago

Elderly Man Attacked With Shovel to Face Near Coney Island

A 71-year-old Coney Island man was struck in the face with a shovel in an unprovoked attack; the suspect remains at large.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Man dead after altercation in downtown Toronto last month | CBC Accessibility

A man died after an assault following a verbal altercation in downtown Toronto on Dec. 28; police have not confirmed an arrest.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Man (46) charged in connection with death of man (30s) following alleged New Year's Day assault

A 46-year-old man, Yevhen Shutko, was charged with causing serious harm leading to Jordon Nevin’s death after a New Year’s Day assault in Ballaghaderreen.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Horror as man left with fractured skull after being pushed down stairs at Bank Underground station

A man suffered a fractured skull after being chased and pushed head-first down a staircase at Bank Underground station; police released images seeking witnesses.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

San Carlos: Man arrested in December assault at Caltrain station

A 33-year-old South San Francisco man was arrested for allegedly inflicting serious facial injuries on a man who intervened at a Caltrain station.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Man (30s) in critical condition after New Year's Day assault in Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon

A man in his late 30s is in critical condition after a life-threatening head injury sustained during an assault on Barrack Street, Ballaghdareen, January 1.
National Football League
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs faces felony charge of strangling his private chef

Stefon Diggs faces strangulation and assault charges after his private chef accused him of striking and attempting to choke her over pay; he denies it.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

San Jose: Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder Sunday

Jonathan Nunez was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly striking a man with a metal pole, causing life-threatening injuries.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
3 weeks ago

Man, 33, slashed by stranger over innocent bump at Brooklyn subway stop

A 33-year-old man was slashed in the face and body at a Brooklyn subway station after an argument following an accidental bump; suspect arrested.
US news
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

Boston man beat elderly neighbor over package mix-up, DA says

A misdelivered package allegedly led to a brutal attack that left a 77-year-old man severely injured and a neighbor charged with assault and robbery.
fromFOX 5 New York
4 weeks ago

15-month-old baby dies in Queens; woman found injured, NYPD says

A 15-month-old baby was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead in Jamaica, Queens, according to the NYPD. 15-month-old boy dead What we know: Police report that a 911 call was made at 1:37 p.m. regarding an assault. After arriving at 108-33 157th Street, police discovered a 15-month-old boy and a 28-year-old woman. The baby was found unconscious and unresponsive, and the woman had slashes on her wrists, police say.
New York City
#upper-west-side
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
New York City

Upper West Side attacker sought for viciously assaulting man with baseball bat on street amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
New York City

Upper West Side attacker sought for viciously assaulting man with baseball bat on street amNewYork

fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Murder charge after grandfather's death in Christmas pub assault

David Darke, 66, sustained a serious head injury after an assault outside the Crown Inn in Appleby Magna on the evening of Sunday 21 December. Leicestershire Police said the grandfather-of-three died at the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham almost a week later, on Saturday. Nathan Gothard, 36, of Church Street in Appleby Magna is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Monday, accused of Mr Darke's murder.
UK news
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

San Jose bakery seeks public help following attack

A man violently attacked a customer and damaged property at Peters' Bakery in San Jose; the bakery seeks public help and police contact information.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks ago

Beloved San Jose bakery releases video of unnamed assailant's attack on employees and customer

A suspect assaulted a customer and damaged equipment at Peter's Bakery in San Jose; surveillance video was released and police are seeking information.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Tributes to devoted family man' who died days after being punched outside pub

David Darke, 66, died after being punched outside the Crown Inn in Appleby Magna; a 36-year-old has been re-arrested on suspicion of murder.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Two young children kicked to floor at London Tube station

A man kicked two young children at Shepherd's Bush station; police released CCTV and ask anyone with information to contact BTP, reference 472, 11 December.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Appeal after man 'kicked two children' at station

The incident happened at about 16:00 GMT on 11 December at White City Underground station, according to police.
UK news
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Staten Island man permanently scarred after liquid attack; suspects at large

Three suspects allegedly assaulted a 40-year-old man in Grasmere, Staten Island—throwing liquid and beating him—causing permanent facial scarring; suspects remain at large.
#child-victim
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Brooklyn

NYPD searching for brute who smashed 10-year-old boy's head into car windshield

A man grabbed a 10-year-old boy and slammed his head into a parked car windshield in Brooklyn after a verbal dispute; police are seeking the suspect.
fromFOX 5 New York
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Man slams 10-year-old boy's head into windshield in Brooklyn, police say

A 10-year-old boy in Brooklyn was assaulted, sustaining head and hand injuries; suspect fled in a silver minivan; investigation is ongoing.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NYC subway conductor punched, robbed of train keys in disturbing attack - as she was making an announcement

A man attacked a female MTA conductor at Hoyt-Schermerhorn Streets station, punched her through a train cabin window and stole her train keys.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Brute punches senior in Brooklyn: cops amNewYork

According to police sources, the incident unfolded at around 11 a.m. on Dec. 7 directly outside of 315 58th St. in Sunset Park. Cops say the victim engaged in a verbal dispute with the suspect just prior to the attack. Law enforcement sources said the perpetrator launched a punch that struck the senior's face before he fled the location. The incident was reported to the 72nd Precinct.
New York City
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Veteran tells how Liverpool parade attacker bit through his ear in vicious assault

Paul Doyle bit off part of former Royal Navy reservist Stuart Lucas's ear during a 1994 assault at an M6 service station; reattachment attempts later failed.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'Very strange' - former Meta worker admits assaulting security guard at Dublin HQ amid row over fake dating profile

Gardaí said security staff at the building had become aware of Fernandez after spotting him lingering around the site and monitored him on CCTV for some time. The court heard Fernandez ran towards the building's pedestrian entrance off Merrion Road, where a member of the security team attempted to speak to him. Fernandez then began swinging his arms towards the security worker, who retreated, moved backwards and fell, hitting his head on the ground.
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LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Sacramento man still in coma six weeks after suspected anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime

A Sacramento man was rendered comatose after an alleged anti-LGBTQ+ assault; a suspect was arrested and charged with assault, hate crime, and resisting arrest.
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