A bat-wielding punk was captured on video as he beat a bicyclist unconscious on a New York street. More shocking than his violent actions, however, is how nearly every bystander reacted.
Forty-six-year-old Ashanti Robinson was captured on cellphone video around 5:30 p.m. on a Wednesday as he launched a heinous attack on an unnamed 54-year-old victim, who was riding his bike in the vicinity of Flatbush and Parkside Avenues in Brooklyn, New York. Wielding a bat, Robinson began mercilessly beating the bicyclist until the man fell unconscious on the street corner.
Police believe the attack, like others that had also recently occurred in New York City, was unprovoked, leaving many shocked that such malice exists. It’s the actions of the bystanders, however, that have really troubled some viewers. Before we get to that, have a look at the troubling footage, but be forewarned, it may be difficult to watch. Read the full story here ▶
