A man is currently in custody for reportedly punching a 9-year-old girl in the face at Grand Central Terminal.
MTA police have apprehended Jean Carlos Zarzuela, a 30-year-old suspect, in relation to the incident that took place on Saturday morning. The arrest comes after Zarzuela allegedly committed a felony assault, and further charges are expected to be filed against him.
The police reported that the suspect approached the girl and her mother in the terminal’s dining concourse without any warning and suddenly punched her.
Zarzuela, who had been involved in previous run-ins with the police, hastily left the scene after the assault.
The victim was transported to NYU Langone-Tisch Hospital for treatment by first responders, as she had complained of experiencing pain and dizziness.
The young girl is expected to recover.
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