Man Punched in the Face After Picking Up Two Females on 19th Street to 'Drive around'

Niagara Falls Police responded to the 600 block of 10th Street around 12pm on September 16th after reports of an assault.

Upon arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated he had picked up two random females on 19th Street to “drive around.” While traveling on 19th Street, he parked at a random parking lot to “use the restroom.” While inside, his cellphone flashlight was on.

An unknown male approached him believing that he was being recorded and struck him in the face with a closed face. The victim sustained visible injuries to his face including swelling, bruising and blackening to the right side of his face.

No further information is available at this time.

Man Punched in the Face After Picking Up Two Females on 19th Street to 'Drive around'