Eyewitness News reporter Tim Fleischer assaulted covering story

QUEENS, New York City (WABC) -- Eyewitness News reporter Tim Fleischer was assaulted while covering a story on Tuesday afternoon.

Police arrested 32-year-old Efram LaCroix shortly after the incident in Queens.

He is charged with assault and harassment.

Tim was evaluated at a local hospital.

He is expected to make a full recovery.