New York City, USA – A shocking video captured an intense brawl between rowdy migrants outside a Midtown hotel in broad daylight. The footage shows asylum seekers wielding sticks, belts, and even traffic cones during the violent altercation.
The altercation took place on Eighth Avenue outside The Row hotel, where at least a dozen migrants engaged in the physical confrontation. In the video, one migrant can be seen menacingly swinging a bat at the group before being taken down and attacked by four others.
The brawl escalated further as two men donned bicycle helmets, and the confrontation unfolded in the midst of passing motorists. The video also captures a moment where one migrant sneaks up behind another and strikes him in the head, causing the victim’s helmet to fall off.
The reason behind the brawl remains unclear, as the NYPD has not yet provided any comments on the incident. The Row is among the many hotels and shelters repurposed to accommodate the influx of asylum seekers arriving in New York City from the US-Mexico border.
Since the spring of 2022, over 190,000 migrants have arrived in the city, with more than 64,000 currently housed in various shelters. This surge has led to heightened tensions in certain migrant hotspots, resulting in violent clashes and even fatalities in some instances.
Notably, recent months have seen instances of violence erupting in migrant communities, including clashes between illegal vendors and law enforcement. In a tragic incident, one migrant lost his life in a violent attack at a tent city on Randall’s Island earlier this year.
Mayor Eric Adams has taken steps to address the escalating situation by imposing curfews at several migrant housing sites across the city. The ongoing challenges highlight the urgent need for comprehensive solutions to address the complex issues arising from the influx of asylum seekers in New York City.