Linda Rosa bravely fought off four teens who attempted a violent robbery

On New Year’s Day, 71 years old Beautiful rose They fought bravely against four teenage girls. the people Reports indicate that Rosa, a retired MTA worker from East New York, was headed to a church mass on January 1 when four girls tried to rob her.

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Details of the violent attack on an elderly woman on the subway while she was on her way to church

According to New York PostLinda Rosa got off the No. 3 train just after 6 p.m. and passed through the turnstile when one of the girls reached for her bag.

“Then I said to myself: ‘Oh, no, that’s not going to happen today.’ Rosa recalled to the New York Post.

Linda Rosa described the incident, saying that one of the teenagers punched her in the face, causing her glasses to fall off. Another girl snatched a bag containing her identity and medical records. Rosa then explained that she tried to wrestle the first attacker and kick her, but her leg could not reach her. She further explained that she felt that the hostile teens were not done attacking her.

“I had the impression she was going to hit me again, but she was aiming for my head.” Rosa said.

Moreover, she decided to take matters into her own hands by pulling one girl out of her braids.

“So I got up right away, and with that I grabbed her braids and wrapped them around my right hand, and then I pulled her down. She lowered her head. Then the other young woman said, ‘Let her go.’ And I said, ‘Oh, no, I won’t let her go.’” Linda continued.

Linda screamed for help while carrying one girl, then let go, causing the teens to run away after she threatened to call the cops.

More information about Linda Rosa and the teen suspects

After the subway attack, Linda Rosa went to the Brooklyn Tabernacle Church, where members helped her and called the police. She later received treatment for “minor injuries” at Brooklyn Hospital Center.

Since the incident, the New York Police Department has released footage showing the four suspects passing through the subway gates before the attack. Police are still asking for help to find the girls.

Rosa expressed gratitude that she was not seriously injured, according to the New York Post. Additionally, she stated that she bore no ill will toward the teens, believing that they were just acting out.

“I forgive them. They don’t know what they’re doing. They don’t know what they did. It’s just teenagers being stupid.” Rosa explained.

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