Irish community fearful at night in Woodlawn after spate of violent assaults

Vicious assaults along Katonah Avenue sets fear into the Irish in the Bronx

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Paul Caldwell in happier time before the brutal attack that mean four brain surgeries

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His wife Cheryl, in an interview with IrishCentral, recalled hearing the “banging noise of [Barry’s] head on the concrete.”

In deliberation of the recent violence, many residents concede that Katonah Ave. cannot defend itself unaided.

“People are reluctant to report these incidents, particularly if they are undocumented,” says Kelleher. “Because of this, crime statistics for the area remain – inaccurately – low, and does nothing to make a justifiable case for increased police protection.

“While it is always best if the victim reports the incident themselves to the local precinct, we would urge people to contact us at the Aisling Irish Community Center if they are reluctant to report a mugging or assault.”

She adds that “nobody should walk home at night if out socializing, whether they are alone or with friends, or regardless of how close they are to their destination. It is now safe to assume that somebody is lurking around the corner watching and waiting to pounce on their next victim.”

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