Police: Man Seen On Video In Random Suitcase Attack Under Arrest
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – A man seen on video attacking a woman with a suitcase earlier this month in Hell's Kitchen has been arrested, police say.
Michael Lee allegedly punched Esther Guzman while she walked home shortly after midnight on Jan. 1 near 10th Avenue and 51st Street.
Police said he also hit the 63-year-old victim in the face with a rolling suitcase while she was on the ground.
The attack was caught on camera as the city rang in the New Year.
WATCH: Victim Of Hell's Kitchen Suitcase Attack Speaks With CBS2
Guzman told CBS2 she was minding her own business and had never met her attacker.
"I was happy and I don't know why – from nowhere – he hit me," she said.
She was taken to the hospital with pain and swelling to her face.
Police arrested the 44-year-old suspect last night on charges of assault, harassment and criminal possession of a weapon.
