Overview
- Police say a 49-year-old man approached a 39-year-old woman pushing her baby near 41st Street and Sixth Avenue and threw a phone that struck the infant in the arm just before 10 a.m. on Saturday.
- Officers arrested the suspect at the scene and later identified him as Marc Okon who faces charges of assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and reckless endangerment.
- The mother and baby declined medical attention at the scene according to police statements.
- The New York Post reported that Okon has multiple prior arrests dating back to 2018, a detail presented as reported by that outlet and not confirmed in other coverage.
- The incident took place in busy Midtown Manhattan and has prompted police action and public concern while officials have not yet released information on motive, injuries, or court scheduling.