Philadelphia woman charged after allegedly attacking Central Park carriage drivers: Police

Breaking 5 people are shot in DC's Logan Circle neighborhood, including 1 killed at a gym, a witness says Assault Philadelphia woman charged after allegedly attacking Central Park carriage drivers: Police Watch the 6abc Philadelphia 24/7 stream featuring Action News, AccuWeather and Entertainment Thursday, November 12, 2026 3:24PM Share Follow 6abc on Google NEW YORK (WPVI) -- A Philadelphia woman has been charged with assault after police say she attacked two horse carriage drivers during a confrontation in Central Park. According to the NYPD, officers responded to a 911 call shortly after 11 a.m. Tuesday near West Drive and 59th Street in Central Park, where they learned two 45-year-old men had been involved in a verbal dispute with a 27-year-old woman. A Philadelphia woman has been charged with assault after police say she attacked two horse carriage drivers during a confrontation in Central Park. Police said the woman struck one of the men in the face and shoulder with a skateboard and punched the second man in the face. Both men suffered minor injuries and declined medical treatment at the scene. Authorities arrested Abigail Holbrook, 27, of Philadelphia, and charged her with two counts of assault. Police said she has no prior arrest history. 5 people are shot in DC's Logan Circle neighborhood, including 1 killed at a gym, a witness says 4 minutes ago Man shot during altercation with police during traffic stop in Southwest Philadelphia: Officials 1 hour ago SS United States completes final voyage, sinks to Gulf floor to become artificial reef Video provided by TWU Local 100 and recorded by one of the carriage drivers appears to show portions of the confrontation. The union said the incident happened near the horse carriage stands in Central Park. The case has drawn a strong reaction from representatives of the city's horse carriage industry. "This is outrageous and unacceptable," said Alexander Kemp, administrative vice president of TWU Local 100. "We need a more visible police presence for our members at horse-carriage stands in the park to protect against these wackos. This is their place of work and people are coming just to harass and attack them. All workers deserve to be safe at work." Christina Hansen, a TWU Local 100 shop steward who said she witnessed the incident and called police, blamed rhetoric from animal rights organizations for contributing to tensions surrounding the carriage horse industry . "This is what you get when the City Council Speaker praises and poses for photos with extremist organizations like PETA and NYCLASS, whose leaders have lied and vilified us as animal abusers for decades. Their followers, who don't know a thing about horses, have been brainwashed by these groups' propaganda and emboldened to lash out," Hansen said. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK ASSAULT HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGES ARREST CENTRAL PARK Video shows bicyclist wanted for striking woman in Chinatown Man arrested for random murder, sexual assault inside salon Man, 77, says he was beaten in unprovoked attack: 'Lucky to be alive' Suspect wanted for murder, sexual assault inside East Mount Airy salon Watch Live ON NOW 1 dead, 4 injured in Washington, D.C. shooting; suspect contained: Police 4 minutes ago Man shot during altercation with police during traffic stop: Officials 1 hour ago SS United States completes final voyage, sinks to Gulf floor Man wanted for terroristic threats near school in custody: Officials 2 hours ago Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns amid alleged affair with suspected spy 12 minutes ago