Man Attacked with Machete at Times Square McDonald's; Three Suspects in Custody

May 30, 2024, 06:02 PM

A man was attacked with a machete in Times Square on Thursday, prompting a police search for multiple suspects. The incident occurred around 1 p.m. near the intersection of W 45th Street and Broadway, outside a McDonald's in Midtown Manhattan. The victim was stabbed in both legs and was taken to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition. Police have confirmed that three suspects were involved in the attack, and they have been taken into custody. This incident follows another stabbing that occurred three days ago, just two blocks away. The elected officials representing this location are NY City Council member Erik Bottcher and NYS Assembly member Tony Simone.