Man Who Slashed Toddler In Morningside Heights Arrested: Police

MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS, NY — Police arrested a man accused of attacking a toddler at random in Morningside Heights, an NYPD spokesperson said.

Anthony Gonzalez, 35, is facing charges for slashing a 2-year-old as the child was being pushed in a stroller Wednesday morning on West 110 Street and Morningside Drive, police said. The Manhattan resident was charged with felony assault and weapons possession counts.

The seemingly random attack left the young child hospitalized in stable condition with lacerations to its face, police said.

NYPD Comissioner Dermot Shea praised police involved in the arrest in a statement posted to social media.

"Thanks to the hard work & dedication of [NYPD detectives], who’re relentless in their investigations, the suspect wanted for this horrific crime against a defenseless child has been charged with felony assault," Shea wrote. "As always, outstanding work by the men & women of the NYPD."