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NYC teen thug who stomped young girl’s head for rejecting his advance arrested

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April 23, 2026

NEW YORK, N.Y. — A 15-year-old girl suffered a concussion and lost consciousness after a 14-year-old boy knocked her to the ground and stomped on her head during a violent street assault in East Harlem, according to the New York Police Department. The incident was captured on video by accomplices.

The attack happened Monday at the corner of East 107th Street and Third Avenue after the girl declined to give the boy her phone number, police said.

Assault captured on video and spreads online

Investigators said the boy followed the girl before confronting her. When she refused his request and tried to walk away, he picker her up and threw her to the ground and stomped on her head.

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The incident was recorded by others at the scene, with the video later spreading widely on social media. Audio captured in the footage includes bystanders reacting as the assault unfolded.

Police confirmed the victim was transported to a hospital, where she was listed in stable condition.

Arrest made same day

The 14-year-old suspect was taken into custody the same day and is facing a charge of second-degree assault. Because of his age, the case is being handled in family court.

The New York Police Department has not released the identities of either the victim or the suspect due to their ages.

Key Points
• 15-year-old girl hospitalized after head-stomping attack in East Harlem
• Police say 14-year-old suspect assaulted victim after she rejected him
• Incident recorded and widely shared on social media

Violence among youth raises concern

The case adds to ongoing concerns about youth violence and the role of social media in amplifying such incidents.

Videos of assaults can spread quickly online, sometimes complicating investigations while also drawing public attention to incidents that might otherwise go unnoticed.

Police did not say whether additional individuals seen in the video could face charges.

Current status

The suspect remains in custody pending family court proceedings, and the victim is recovering after being treated for a concussion and related injuries.

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