Two men -- one of whom was carrying a baby -- stopped a knife-weilding attacker on a busy street corner in midtown Manhattan on Friday afternoon.
The two friends, Edward and Menderes, told News 4 they had no idea why the knife-wielding man set on them outside a Chase bank branch at East 60th Street and Lexington Avenue about 5 p.m. But the two quickly jumped into action to protect themselves -- and the child they were carrying.
"He pulled a knife, tried to stab us and we stopped him and put him on the floor," said Edward.
He added, "I have a 17-month-old son, I tried to protect him."
The pair held the man down and called for police, who arrived on scene just a few seconds later.
Menderes had a minor cut, but no one else was injured in the ordeal.
It’s not clear what spurred the incident, but police said they’re investigating the exchange as a possible dispute turned violent. But Edward and Menderes said they did nothing wrong.
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The suspect, who hasn’t been identified, is facing criminal charges.
