NYC police charge teen in clothes-burning attacks on women
New York City police have charged a 14-year-old boy in connection with one of a series of attacks on women whose clothes were set on fire in Manhattan.
The boy was charged as a juvenile with attempted assault and aggravated harassment as a hate crime.
He was arrested yesterday for allegedly trying to light a girl's blouse on fire in Bryant Park one of three similar attacks that occurred September 10. The girl's mother chased him away.
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In another incident, a woman wearing traditional Muslim clothing had her blouse set on fire. She patted out the fire and noticed a man standing nearby holding a lighter. The man then walked away.
Police are looking for four more people in connection with the attacks.
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First Published: Sep 17 2016 | 10:42 PM IST