Diner charged with attempted murder in skull-cracking, unprovoked knockout punch on NYC street, police say
The victim was hospitalized in critical condition after the Friday night attack. A man arrested Wednesday in the case has been charged with attempted murderA 52-year-old restaurant patron was brutally beaten by another diner who followed him outside the eatery, put on a pair of gloves and punched him in the face in a wordless attack before walking back inside, authorities say.
The NYPD said Wednesday a 55-year-old Bronx man, Bui Van Phu, had been charged with attempted murder in the case. It wasn't immediately clear if he had an attorney. Jarring footage of the Friday attack in front of Fuego Tipico Restaurant on 188th Street in Fordham Heights around 10:45 p.m. shows the victim on the street. A man is seen walking up behind him, arms folded low behind his back. He stands behind the victim, then slugs him violently with his right arm, immediately rendering him unconscious on the ground.Stay informed about local news and weather.
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