Eyewitness News reporter Tim Fleischer assaulted covering story

Wednesday, April 11, 2018
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.
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He is charged with assault and harassment.

Tim was evaluated at a local hospital.
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He is expected to make a full recovery.

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