Staten Island woman arrested for string of hate crime attacks in Bay Ridge, including assault of 12-year-old girl
Megan Horne, 34, allegedly made anti-Muslim remarks while assaulting the girl and two women in three separate incidents on Jan. 30.
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Police say a Staten Island woman is accused of carrying out a string of hate crime attacks in Bay Ridge, including the assault of a 12-year-old girl.
Megan Horne, 34, allegedly made anti-Muslim remarks while assaulting the girl and two women in three separate incidents on Jan. 30.
Authorities say the first victim, a 33-year-old, was pushed and kicked in front of 8902 5th Ave. just before 2:30 p.m.
Less than 10 minutes later and just over a block away, a 39-year-old was pushed from behind while boarding a B53 bus near 530 92nd St.
Just three minutes later and steps away, at Fort Hamilton Parkway and 92nd Street, the 12-year-old girl was struck in the face, according to police.
The victims denied medical attention at the scene.
Police arrested Horne Wednesday. She is charged with hate crime assault, hate crime aggravated harassment, acting in a manner injurious to a child and assault.
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