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4 accused of stabbing man, punching another in Times Square
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) --- Four suspects are accused of stabbing a man and punching another during a robbery in Times Square early Friday, police said.
The suspects attacked a man, 23, and stole a 16-year-old girl's air pods near 43rd Street and Seventh Avenue at around 11:45 p.m. Thursday, police said.
The victims and a 24-year-old man then clashed with the suspects again near 1551 Broadway at around 12:15 a.m. Friday, police said. The 24-year-old man was stabbed under his right arm and the 23-year-old man was punched in the face, according to the NYPD.
The men were taken to the hospital for treatment. The teen was not injured.
One of the suspects had brass knuckles with a Taser attached to it, according to sources. The suspects were arrested at the scene but charges were pending, as of Friday morning, police said.