A man was stabbed in both legs by three men believed to be wielding a machete outside a Times Square McDonald’s on Thursday afternoon, law enforcement sources said.
The victim, who was not identified, was rushed to Bellevue Hospital after the 1 p.m. attack at the McDonald’s near 45th Street and Broadway, police said.
He was listed in stable condition.
Police tape at the scene of a reported machete attack in Times Square. Peter GerberPolice arresting a suspect in the Times Square machete attack at 6th Avenue and 52nd Street. Tamara Beckwith
Cops arrested the three men who allegedly carried out the attack. Their names have not been released.
Cops are still searching for the three suspects, all men, who allegedly carried out the attack. Billy Becerra / NY PostA suspect in the Times Square machete attack under arrest at 6th Avenue and 52nd Street. Tamara BeckwithPolice have made one arrest. Peter GerberThe man, who was not identified, was rushed to Bellevue Hospital after the 1 p.m. attack, police said. Peter GerberPolice officers arresting a suspect in the Times Square machete attack at Sixth Avenue and 52nd Street Tamara Beckwith
Law enforcement sources say the stabbing was tied to a group of scammers who sell compact discs to unsuspecting tourists in a shameless cash grab.
