Shocking Video: New York City man charged for randomly attacking victims in Hoboken

HOBOKEN, NJ – A New York City man thought he was back on the block in Manhattan where crime goes unchecked when he attacked diners sitting outside a Hoboken restaurant. Leonardo Clanton, 37, of New York City was charged with six counts of assault, resisting arrest and other charges.

When confronted by police, Clanton dared officers to shoot and kill him, but responding officers were able to safely place him under arrest. Clanton, without provocation assaulted the downtown victims with a crutch. Hudson County View published a video of the incident.

Charlie Dwyer
Charlie Dwyer is our New Jersey area news reporter. Dwyer reports on New Jersey news and events at the shore and beyond. Charlie covers New Jersey regional news. Charlie is a freelancer.

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