NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — A man was arrested for allegedly attacking a food vendor with a crowbar at a Lower Manhattan park over the weekend, authorities said Tuesday.
At around 8 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, 62-year-old Felix Noel allegedly beat a 45-year-old food worker with the crowbar in City Hall Park, police said
The victim was transported to an area hospital with unknown injuries.
Noel and the food vendor know each other but it remained unclear what prompted the attack The victim claimed that Noel was trying to extort $20,000 from him, law enforcement sources told PIX 11.
He and the victim knew each other, the outlet added.
Noel was charged with felony assault and a temporary order of protection was also issued according to police. His bail was set at a $15,000 bond or $12,000 cash.
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