May 14, 2024, 11:34 AM
May 13, 2024, 9:03 PM

US tourist in New York vows never to return after being stabbed by knife-wielding maniac while leading school trip

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Highlights
  • Amber Lohr, a tourist in New York, was leading a school trip when she was stabbed by a maniac in Times Square.
  • Despite being injured, she prioritized protecting her students, leaving her husband in shock.
  • The incident has left Lohr feeling unsafe in the city and vowing to never return.
Story

A woman was stabbed in the chest in Times Square while she was with a group of school girls on a class trip. Her husband, John, said a man with a long criminal record suddenly attacked her. The woman, named Amber, bravely protected the children even after being stabbed. The girls remained calm and helped despite being scared. The attacker was still holding the knife when the police arrived. Amber was taken to Bellevue Hospital for her injuries. John expressed concern that the attacker could have harmed his wife or one of the children she was with. The attacker, Cyril Destin, was charged with assault and weapon possession. John worries that Destin might harm someone else in the future. Amber's family, from western Pennsylvania, no longer feels safe visiting New York City. Amber's quick thinking and bravery saved the children from harm. She is considered a hero for putting the safety of the students first. The attacker, Destin, has a history of criminal behavior and has been arrested multiple times in the past. John is grateful for the bystander who helped and for the courage shown by the school girls during the frightening incident.

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