An Asbury Park man is accused of punching a mom while she was taking pictures of her daughter in Central Park Friday, according to police and reports.
File photo of an NYPD car. NEW YORK CITY -- An Asbury Park man is accused of punching a mom while she was taking pictures of her daughter in Central Park Friday, according to reports.
Robert Griner was charged with assault for hitting the 37-year-old woman, the NYPD confirmed.
The New York Post reported witnesses took photos of Griner, which officers used to find him.
The attack occurred around 12:15 p.m., near 68th Street and Fifth Avenue, the report said.
Authorities did not disclose a motive.
Records show Griner was being held at the Manhattan Detention Complex in lieu of $1,000 bail.
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