Teen arrested in Inwood caught-on-camera cane attack on elderly man

INWOOD, New York (WABC) -- Police have arrested a teenager after an elderly man was brutally beaten with a cane in an apparent random attack in Inwood.

19-year-old Saul Nunez of the Bronx was arrested Saturday and charged with two counts of assault as well as criminal possession of a weapon.

Around 6 p.m. Friday, in the 4800 block of Broadway, police say Nunez approached the 90-year-old man, kicked his shopping cart and struck him on the side of the head with a cane.
NYPD released video:


According to the NYPD, the unprovoked assault left the victim with cuts on his ear and head. Good Samaritans intervened and stopped the assault.

A look at one of the Good Samaritans:


The victim was taken to an area hospital where he was serious but stable.

VIDEO: Good Samaritan chases down suspect:


VIDEO: Inwood attack suspect runs away after incident:


VIDEO: Inwood suspect chased with cane