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