Random Attacks on Women in Manhattan
Fifty women have been randomly attacked in Manhattan, mostly by homeless individuals with possible mental illness. Attacks include being punched or struck with objects. Arrests have been made in some cases, with a decrease in random attacks compared to the previous year.
Key Points
- Majority of attackers are homeless and possibly dealing with mental illness
- 37 victims were attacked on the street while 13 were attacked in the transit system
- Arrests have been made in 14 of the attacks
- Total of 95 random attacks in 2024, a decrease from the previous year
Pros
- Increased reporting through social media leading to arrests
- Decrease in random attacks compared to the previous year
Cons
- Women feeling unsafe and traumatized by the attacks