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As YWN reported, a deranged homeless man walked over to the 6-year-old child and slammed his head into the concrete. He was arrested by the NYPD shortly after.

Police say the suspect � Laurance Gendreau � is emotionally disturbed. The 35-year-old faces multiple charges, including assault and harassment. Gendreau has a long criminal history, including a bench warrant out for his arrest.

Just before 5 p.m., the 6-year-old was outside with his 10-year-old brother waiting for pizza, when police say Gendreau approached.

Surveillance video show Gendreau shirtless walking two blocks away down Metropolitan Avenue. Trailing behind him is the boy�s grandfather, who was on the phone with 911. Moments later, police arrested Gendreau.

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Police say on Wednesday, Gendreau was on nearby Union Turnpike and Austin Street, where he allegedly snatched an iPad from an 87-year-old woman and ran off.

But records show Gendreau shouldn�t have been on the street at all. In January, he allegedly had an argument with employees at a Popeye�s restaurant on Lexington Avenue and 26th Street in Manhattan and he threw a chair, inadvertently hitting a 72-year-old woman.

At the time, the judge determined he was not a flight risk, and he was released on his own recognizance. A bench warrant was issued in February when he didn�t show for his next court appearance.

There are three sealed arrests dating back to 2017 for criminal mischief and larceny.

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