New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has strongly condemned the cowardly attacks on Muslim New Yorkers in the Bay Ridge neighborhood. Police have arrested Megan Horn, a 34-year-old resident of Staten Island, who is accused of committing hate crimes in three separate incidents on January 30. The accused allegedly assaulted a 12-year-old girl and two women, while making anti-Muslim remarks against them.
The first incident occurred around 2:30 PM, when a 33-year-old woman was kicked, followed by another instance where a 39-year-old woman was shoved while boarding a bus.
Mayor Mamdani stated, "Women and girls wearing hijabs often fall victim to such unacceptable violence. Islamophobia has no place in our city, and every Muslim citizen deserves to live with safety and respect."
Source: aajtak
A series of attacks instill fear in the neighborhood
According to the police, Megan Horn carried out several attacks within ten minutes. The first incident took place on 5th Avenue, immediately followed by another attack near 92nd Street. The most heartbreaking aspect was the assault on a 12-year-old innocent girl. Mayor Mamdani labeled these attacks as 'despicable' and 'cowardly,' asserting that such violence is unacceptable on the streets of New York.
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Expressing his anger on social media, Mayor Mamdani declared, "The Muslim community has the right to walk the streets without fear, threats, or harm." He voiced concerns about individuals with Muslim identity frequently being targeted. Mamdani has instructed the administration to take stringent action against those spreading hate to preserve the city's unity.
Suspect arrested by the police
The police have taken swift action by arresting Megan Horn, who now faces charges of assault and harassment as hate crimes. Investigators state that the accused deliberately targeted people with Muslim identities, attacking them physically and using derogatory language. Following this arrest, security and surveillance have been heightened in the Bay Ridge area.
