Bronx mother calls for justice after son injured in machete attack, robbery

A Bronx mother is speaking out after her 14-year-old son was allegedly attacked, slashed and robbed by a group of individuals in Bedford Park last week.

Yadiry Perez said her son, Ashton Perez, is still recovering from the traumatic assault that she says has changed their lives forever.

"My son was bleeding to death," Perez said. "What really happened to my son, I don't want it to happen to anybody else."

According to the NYPD, the attack happened around 10:24 p.m. on June 24 outside 2664 Grand Concourse.

Investigators said a 14-year-old boy was approached by a group of unidentified males.

One of the suspects allegedly grabbed the victim and pinned him against a wall while another slashed him in the arms before stealing his cellphone.

Perez said her son was attacked with a machete, robbed and left severely injured.

"It hurts," she said. "I'm not crying because I'm scared. I'm crying because it's anger that I have, frustration. This is a situation that I don't want to happen to anybody."

The ordeal has continued beyond the physical injuries, Perez said.

She claims she has received threatening messages online since the attack and now fears for the safety of her family.

"I'm trying to stay strong for my kids and myself," she said.

Perez said the attack has taken a significant emotional and financial toll on her family.

She said Ashton remains traumatized, forcing her to put her own plans on hold.

"I was studying in medical school. I had to stop so I could take care of him," she said.

The NYPD is asking for the public's help identifying five individuals wanted for questioning in connection with the assault.