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Teen accused of punching 9-year-old in the face inside Grant Park

EMS took the boy, who had lacerations to his face, to BronxCare Health System. 

Caithlin Pena

Apr 30, 2026, 10:18 PM

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Police say a teen was charged with punching a 9-year-old boy inside Grant Park.

The incident happened on April 17 around 6 p.m. Police say the 15-year-old punched the boy multiple times in the face and hit him on the face with a cable charger. EMS took the boy, who had lacerations to his face, to BronxCare Health System. He is expected to recover.

The 15-year-old is being charged with assault.

Police are investigating what led to the attack.

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